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“An evil disease”, they say, “has afflicted him. Now that he lies he shall rise up no more.”
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Verse 8. Flood-gates. The Hebrews imagined there were immense reservoirs of water above, ( Calmet.) which might serve to drown the earth, as at the deluge. Genesis 7:11. Both heaven and earth seemed to be armed against the psalmist. Bible.—One affliction succeeded another, ( Calmet.) and God appeared to have abandoned his servants to temptations. But he enables them to come off with victory, and fills them with more joy in their trials: so that they may sing in heart, and pray. Worthington.
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