LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Of David, is not in Septuagint. But he probably composed this psalm to exculpate himself from the accusation of pride. (Berthier)
It may agree with Esther, Nehemias, 2 Esdras v. 15. (Calmet)
David proposes his own humility to the imitation of others, without any evil intention. (Worthington)
Sometimes the saints may speak their own praises, as St. Paul, did, particularly when they are inspired. (Berthier)
Above me. This deportment is admirable in the great. (Calmet)
We must neither undertake nor pry into things above our ability. (Menochius)
