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Psalms 4:2

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You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood?

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Verse 2. The God. Hebrew “When I call, hear me, O God of my justice:” source and witness of my virtue. If I have offended thee, I have done no wrong to my rebellious son and his adherents. Many copies read Cum invocarem te, exaudisti me. Calmet.—Thou. The change of persons intimates that when God is present (Saint Augustine) the soul is animated with confidence to speak to him. Bible.—Prayer. Though his request had been granted, he still continues to address God, as we ought to pray without ceasing. 1 Thes. 5:17.

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