Psalms 42:1

Verse 1. David. Septuagint add, “it has no title, in Heb.” being composed by the same author, and on the same subject, as the preceding. Calmet.—David teaches the faithful how to begin a good work; and priests how they ought to officiate at Mass. Worthington.—Holy. Hebrew “merciful.” The Babylonians and their king, treated the Jews with great cruelty. Calmet.—After we have proved ourselves, according to the admonition of Saint Paul, (1 Corinthians 11) before approaching to the holy Eucharist, we may beg of God to judge and to protect us. Worthington.

The Hebrew word rendered “God” is “אֱלֹהִ֑ים” (Elohim).