Introit of Forty Holy Martyrs

Psalm 33:18, 2

The just cried, and the Lord heard them; and delivered them out of all their troubles. Ps. I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall be ever in my mouth. Glory be to the Father.

Haydock

Verse 18. Just. This word is omitted in Heb. but it is supplied by al the versions; which shews that the original is not quite perfect. Bert. — If this were left out, the passage would refer to the wicked, v. 16. Yet S. Jerom found the Heb. in this state. H. — Troubles. Many experienced the divine protection in a wonderful manner, and though others fell victims to persecution, (Heb. xi. 36.) yet they were perfectly resigned to God’s will, (Bert.) and thus obtained their wishes, receiving a better reward in eternity. C.

Verse 2. Mouth. The just praise God in adversity, as well as in prosperity. W. — David had lately been delivered in a wonderful manner. C.

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