Because of your strength will I wait upon you: for God is my defense.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
My. Hebrew, "his "which seems incorrect. Chaldean (Calmet) and St. Jerome agree with the Vulgate. Houbigant would also substitute, "My strength, I will sing to thee "which affords a better sense, ver. 17. (Berthier)
Yet our version is very plain; I will make all my powers serve thee, and acknowledge that all comes from thee. (Haydock)
Such was the admirable humility of Nehemias, who never assumed any glory to himself. (Calmet)
David and all just men entertain the same sentiments. We are here assured (Haydock) that the Church and some virtuous souls will persevere, by God's grace. (Worthington)
