How precious is your loving kindness, God! The children of men take refuge under the shadow of your wings.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 7. Be. Hebrew dom, begins only this verse with d. The other letters occupy two verses, (Bert.) the second of which may commence with any of the letters. Bible.—“Be silent to the Lord; wait upon Him.” Saint Jerome Bible.—If he should suffer thee to be afflicted, envy not those who are in a more prosperous condition, nor give way to indignation. verse 8. Calmet.—None can be truly subjected to God, who do not comply with his laws and pray. Orig. Saint Augustine—We must wait patiently for his aid. Lamentations 3:26. Isaiah 30:15. “Allow the gods to judge what’s best for us.” Juv. Sat. 13. Bible.