And your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you: your throne shall be established forever.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Faithful; or continue a long time. (Menochius) (3 Kings xi. 38.)
Where is not the house of David? or how is this accomplished, except in the Church?
Thy face. Septuagint, "before me "which is conformable to Psalm lxxxviii. 38. David saw Solomon on the throne, and beheld the Messias in spirit. (Calmet)
Souls departed still see what regards them, (Sa) if they be happy. (Haydock)