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Psalms 86:2

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Preserve my soul, for I am godly. You, my God, save your servant who trusts in you.

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Verse 2. Jacob. Jerusalem belonged to some of his children. Hence the psalmist clearly speaks of something better, even of the Church of Christ, (Bert.) which God has chosen for his spouse, having abandoned the synagogue, (Revelation 21:9. Calmet.) which was only intended to be a pedagogue. Bible.

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