George Leo Haydock

David. Hebrew and the most correct copies of the Septuagint, &c., have only “Of David.” (Haydock) — The Complutensian and Aldine editions add indeed A psalm. But these form no rule, as the Vatican Septuagint is allowed to be the best. (Berthier) — The others may, however, be consulted, as in some instances they may be preferable. (Haydock) — This psalm might be composed to counteract the calumnies propagated against David, while he lived among the Philistines; (Theodoret; Flaminius) or it may contain the sentiments of the captives, as well as the two following canticles. (Calmet) — The Church, (St. Augustine, &c.) or any afflicted soul, may thus appeal to the justice of God, (Berthier) and particularly the sacred ministers, when they are going to appear before him. — Innocence. Only those whose conscience reproaches them with nothing, can hold this language. God is a just and unerring judge. (Calmet) — Weakened. Hebrew also “slide,” (Protestants) or “stagger.” (Symmachus) I am confident that my enemies will have no advantage over me. (Calmet)