OLD TESTAMENT

Psalms 42:4

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These things I remember, and pour out my soul within me, how I used to go with the crowd, and led them to God’s house, with the voice of joy and praise, a multitude keeping a holy day.

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Verse 4. Youth. Saint Jerome “the God of my joy and exultation.” Bible.—Syr. and Arab. agree with us, and Gil means, ( Calmet.) a young man, in Arab. and Hebrew Hammond.—People in youth, shew for the effects of joy. Bert.—Accompanied with light, and a pure intention, we may offer sacrifice to God, who changeth our corruptions into newness of life. Worthington.—The Levites might sing near the altar, but could not offer victims. Calmet.

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