Tract of Saint John Bosco

Psalm 60:4-6

Thou hast been my hope, O Lord: a tower of strength against the face of the enemy. In Thy tabernacle I shall dwell for ever: I shall by protected under the covert of Thy wings. For Thou, my God, hast heard my prayer: Thou hast given an inheritance to them that fear Thy Name.

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Verse 5. Tabernacle. The words for ever seem to confine this to heaven, as the Fathers explain them, though they may also allude to a temporal protection (Bert.) in the temple. C. — Wings. Chal. “of thy deity.” Chal. I will continue a member of thy Church here, and be happy for ever. M.

Verse 6. Inheritance. David had both a temporal, and an eternal one in view. Bert. — The captives express their gratitude for their deliverance. C.

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