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God looks down from heaven on the children of men, to see if there are any who understood, who seek after God.
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Verse 2. Ziph lay to the south of Juda. Bible.—David was rescued from the most imminent danger, by an irruption of the Philistines. He then composed this canticle, expressing his sentiments in danger, and his gratitude to God. Calmet.—It may also be used by any person in distress. Worthington.—The Church orders it to be said by her ministers at Prime, that they may be protected from all their spiritual enemies. Bert.—The Fathers apply it to Jesus Christ, (S. Hil.) or to his persecuted members. Saint Augustine
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