George Leo Haydock

Canticle. Being a sequel to the former [psalm], (Calmet) and similar to the 111th, as both promise felicity to the captives at their return, if they prove faithful, 2 Esdras ix. 38. (Ferrand.) — It is a sort of epithalamium. (Moller.) — Both temporal and spiritual blessings are set before us. (Berthier) — Ways. Many saints have not received temporal rewards; and this confirms our faith that there is a world to come. (Calmet) — In effect, no temporal advantages are here specified, as they are below. (Berthier)