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the Week of Proper 27 / Ordinary 32
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Bible Commentaries
Psalms 134

Haydock's Catholic Bible CommentaryHaydock's Catholic Commentary

Verse 1

Alleluia. The psalm turns on God’s praises, and might be composed by David, after he had settled the order of the Levites, though it may suit all people. (Berthier) --- The latter part agrees with Psalm xciii., and Jeremias x., which might lead us to conclude that it was composed after the captivity perhaps for the dedication of the second temple. The next psalm is a repetition of this, with the chorus interspersed. (Calmet)

Verse 2

Courts. Both clergy and laity praise God for his favours and power. (Worthington)

Verse 3

PSALM CXXXIV. (LAUDATE NOMEN.)

An exhortation to praise God: the vanity of idols.

Sweet. Occupation, and very useful, Psalm cxlvi. 1. (Calmet)

Verse 4

Possession. Hebrew, "jewel," "property." Chaldean, "well-beloved." See Deuteronomy lii. 8., and Ecclesiasticus xvii. 14. (Calmet) --- The first patriarchs corresponded with God’s goodness: but their descendants were for the most part ungrateful: so that Christians have now entered into their place, and must praise God. (Berthier)

Verse 5

Gods. Whatever is so esteemed by men. (St. Chrysostom) --- He then proceeds to shew the vanity of such false gods. (Calmet)

Verse 7

Earth. The Mediterranean sea is so called, Luke xii. 54. --- Rain. Indicating, or causing rain. (Haydock) --- The most incompatible things are united. (Theodoret) --- The sinner melts into tears at the sight of God’s judgments. (St. Augustine) --- Stores, which are his will and decrees. (Theodoret) (Jeremias li. 16.)

Verse 14

Entreated. Deuteronomy xxxii. 36. "Have pity," (Berthier) or revenge.

Verse 20

Fear. It was important to distinguish the priests from the people. (Calmet)

Bibliographical Information
Haydock, George Leo. "Commentary on Psalms 134". "Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/hcc/psalms-134.html. 1859.
 
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