Why should I fear in the days of evil, when iniquity at my heels surrounds me?
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 5. His saints. Hebrew “my merciful ones,” ( Bible.) the chosen people, ( Calmet.) particularly priests, (Theod.) who might have too high an opinion of the legal sacrifices, (Saint John Chrysostom) or all the elect are meant. Matthew 24:30. Euseb.—The Hebrews were the only nation which then offered sacrifices to the true God, though some individuals might do it among the Gentiles. Calmet.—Before, super, or, “who make a covenant with him respecting sacrifices.”—Prot. “those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.” Malachi 1:12. Bible.—The Septuagint seem to have read v for i, more accurately, as the prophet speaks till verse 7. Bert.—Judgment should begin at the house of God. And if first at us, what shall be the end of them that believe not the gospel of God? 1 Peter 4:17. Romans 2:9. Bible.—Those who believe not, are already judged. John 3.—Sacrifice generally precedes a covenant. Genesis 15:17. Menochius.