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Catholic 1849 · Haydock’s Catholic Bible Commentary, Psalms 18:9

George Leo Haydock, on Ps 18:9

George Leo Haydock · 1774–1849
Ps 18:9 · Douay-Rheims
“The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes.”
On this verse:
“Justices. The law displays what is just, and renders those who observe it agreeable to God, (St. Gregory of Nazianzus) filling their hearts with joy, by the testimony of a good conscience, and the prospect of felicity. (Calmet) (Proverbs vi. 23.)”

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