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For the Chief Musician. For a stringed instrument. By David. Hear my cry, God. Listen to my prayer. See also: Philippians 4:6 Psalms 4:1 Psalms 86:6From the end of the earth, I will call to you when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. See also: Psalms 18:2 Psalms 139:9-10 Isaiah 32:2For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy. See also: Proverbs 18:10 Psalms 62:7 Psalms 116:2I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah. See also: Psalms 23:6 Psalms 27:4 Psalms 17:8For you, God, have heard my vows. You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. See also: Psalms 56:12 Malachi 3:16-18 Psalms 86:11You will prolong the king’s life. His years will be for generations. See also: Psalms 21:4 Psalms 89:36-37 Psalms 21:6He shall be enthroned in God’s presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness and truth, that they may preserve him. See also: Psalms 40:11 Genesis 24:27 Psalms 41:12So I will sing praise to your name forever, that I may fulfill my vows daily. See also: Psalms 65:1 Psalms 145:1-2 Psalms 71:22

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Notes · Haydock (1859, public domain)7 notes

Notes in English 19th-century Catholic commentary by Fr. George Leo Haydock, shown as published.
Douay-Rheims numbering: Psalm 60

These notes keep the polemics of their time: some speak harshly of the Jewish people or of other Christians. The Church teaches otherwise today. The Jewish people may not be blamed for the death of Christ (Nostra Aetate 4; Catechism 597–598), and Christians of other communities are our brothers and sisters in the Lord (Unitatis Redintegratio 3). Christian unity

Introduction to the chapter

PSALM LX. (EXAUDI DEUS.)

A prayer for the coming of the kingdom of Christ, which shall have no end.

Psalms 60:1

Ver. 1. Hymns. This denotes either the female musicians, or the instruments. C.

--- David, under persecution, (Ferrand) the captains, (Ven. Bede C.) or any one in the Church of Christ, (S. Aug.) may adopt this psalm, (Bert.) to thank God.

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Psalms 60:3

Ver. 3. Earth of Palestine, (Bert.) when David was at Mahanaim. Ferrand. 2 K.

xvii. 22. H. ---

The countries beyond the Euphrates may be so styled. Ps. lxiv. 6. --- Rock, by inspiring Cyrus to grant us liberty, (C.) or by sending Jesus Christ. Euseb. ---

The church is firmly established; and, in all places, serves God. W.

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Psalms 60:5

Ver. 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.

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Psalms 60:6

Ver. 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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Psalms 60:7

Ver. 7. King. They wish long life to the king, expecting that the predictions of the prophets insured to them temporal dominion. But when they saw Zorobabel possess no such splendour, they were naturally taught to extend their thoughts to the Messias, of whom the Chal. and ancient Jews, as well as the Fathers, explain this passage. C. --- Chal. "the days of the future world thou wilt add to the days of the king, the Messias. His years shall be like the generations of this world, and the generations of the world to come." Eternity is clearly meant. If David speaks of himself, and of his successors on the throne for many ages, he must be considered as a figure of Christ, who is also designated. Bert. --- The Church will continue to the end, and be triumphant throughout eternity. W.

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Psalms 60:8

Ver. 8. Search? Who can comprehend what thou hast prepared for this king?

He may allude to the promises made to David's family, (Ps. lxxxviii. 30. 38. C.) which should reign for ever, by means of Christ. H. --- Who can explain the mercy of God in redeeming us; and his fidelity in granting his promised rewards? W.

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Psalms 60:9

Ver. 9. Day. A Levite speaks, having dedicated himself by vow to serve God continually in his temple, after his return from Babylon, (C.) or David expresses his resolution to testify his gratitude, by sacrifice. H. --- I will sing psalms, &c. in this life, and for ever. W.

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License: Notes by Fr. George Leo Haydock (1774–1849), from the Douay-Rheims Bible with Haydock's commentary (first ed. Thomas Haydock, Manchester/Dublin, 1811–1814; New York: Edward Dunigan & Brother, 1859); New Testament notes compiled with Fr. Benedict Rayment. Public domain. Digital text: "The Haydock Bible", Internet Archive (archive.org/details/TheHaydockBible), uploaded 2011 under the Public Domain Mark. · Credits and licenses

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