Douay Rheims Bible with Haydock Commentary

1 *H A gradual canticle. Out of the depths I have cried to thee, O Lord:

Ver. 1. Canticle. David might compose it after his sin, though it might suit the captives, and all sinners, as well as the souls in purgatory. Bert. — It has long been recited in their behalf. W. — Depths of the prison of expiation, or from this vale of misery, (Bert.) captivity, (C.) and from the bottom of my heart. S. Chrys.

2 Lord, hear my voice. Let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication.

3 *H If thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities: Lord, who shall stand it.

Ver. 3. Mark. Heb. "observe or keep." — It. Heb. "who shall stand upright, (C.) or make opposition." H. — We all stand in need of mercy, as none can stand before the rigours of divine justice. W.

4 *H For with thee there is merciful forgiveness: and by reason of thy law, I have waited for thee, O Lord. My soul hath relied on his word:

Ver. 4. Law. That promises of pardon contained therein. W. — Heb. is now different from what the ancient interpreters read. C. — "Therefore shalt thou be feared." Mont. H. — Sym. and Theodotion agree with us.

5 *H my soul hath hoped in the Lord.

Ver. 5. Word. And promises that the captivity should end, (C.) and sin be remitted. H.

6 *H From the morning watch even until night, let Israel hope in the Lord.

Ver. 6. From. Or Heb. "more than the morning watch; yea, more than the morning watch." I expect my deliverance with greater eagerness than sentinels do the return of morning. All the day and night long I am filled with these sentiments. C. — The hope of penitents resembles the watches of the day, which are more comfortable than those of the night. W.

7 *H Because with the Lord there is mercy: and with him plentiful redemption.

Ver. 7. Redemption. Our Saviour affords the greatest consolation. W. — He will save the people. Matt. i. 21. and 1 Jo. ii. 2. Bert.

8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

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