OLD TESTAMENT

Psalms 57:1

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Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed.

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Verse 1. Title. This psalm is a sequel to the former, ( Worthington.) and refers to the malevolent speeches of Saul’s courtiers, (1 Kennicott. 24:10 and 26:7. Calmet.) and to the proceedings of the Jews against Christ. Saint Jerome—It is an invective against hypocrites, ( Calmet.) and detractors. Bert.

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