Gradual of Saint Januarius

Psalm 33:18-19

The just cried, and the Lord heard them, and delivered them out of all their troubles. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart; and He will save the humble of spirit.

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.

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