OLD TESTAMENT

Psalms 65:3

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Sins overwhelmed me, but you atoned for our transgressions.

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Verse 3. Lie. Prove faithless to thee, (Psalms 17:46. and so forth) notwithstanding the evidence of thy wonders, and their deceitful professions. Thus the Samaritans pretended they wished to assist the Jews to build the temple; yet soon after obtained an order from court to hinder it. 1 Ezra 4:1. and 8:36. Calmet.—Pharao frequently promised to let the people go, but as often broke his word. Worthington.—They had been moved with servile fear. Menochius.—The sight of God’s judgments upon the world was enough to inspire terror. Worthington.

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