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Not so he who has applied his soul and meditates in the law of the Most High. He will seek out the wisdom of all the ancients and will be occupied with prophecies.
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Verse 1. Ancients. The Essenes (Jos. Bel. i. 7.) and Therapeuts (Philo. Comtemp.) were most famous of all for doing so. In general the Jews despise the learning of foreign nations: but some have applied themselves to it, particularly Philo, Josephus, &chapter 1 Maccabees 1:11 and 2 Maccabees 6:11.—Prophets. These required the utmost study, before the coming of Christ. 1 Peter 1:11. Daniel 9:9. Calmet.—The virtuous must follow both an active and contemplative life. Worthington.
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