The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 11. So. Psalter Rom. and Milan, “to whom.” Both occur in Saint Paul, and answer the Hebrew asher, (Bert.) quibus. Saint Jerome—Not. Lit. “if they shall.” The Israelites were excluded from a settled abode in Chanaan, on account of their repeated transgressions, particularly at Cades; (Numbers 14) and Christians, who do not continue faithful to the law of Jesus Christ, can never expect to enter heaven. Hebrews 3 and 4. Worthington.—David made the like observation to his subjects; and clearly speaks of the heavenly repose to which the virtuous alone are entitled. Bible.—Saint Paul takes great pains to inculcate this truth, and shews that the return from captivity could not answer the import of the promises made by David in God’s name. Bert. Bible.