Offertory of Saints John and Paul
The text of the Offertory
Psalm 5:12-13
All they that love Thy name shall glory in Thee, for Thou, O Lord, wilt bless the just: O Lord, Thou hast crowned us, as with a shield of Thy good will.
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Verse 12. Dwell. Heb. “protect,” (S. Jer.) “or shade them.” C. --- The just will rejoice under thy protection, (H.) and at the conversion of the sinner. S. Chrys.
Verse 13. Us. Heb. “him.” S. Jer. Aquila. C. --- But neglecting the points, the Sept. is as accurate, and more beautiful. Bert. --- Shield. Heb. tsinna, (H.) which was probably large enough to cover the body. C. --- If God be with us, who is against us? H. --- The just shall receive the sentence of eternal glory. W.