And the land shall mourn, every family apart; the family of the house of David apart, and their wives apart;
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Apart. Bands of men and of women mourning, went with musical instruments separately through the streets, and into the country; as they still do in the East. (Calmet)
On such occasions, as well as in times of prayer, continence is observed. (St. Jerome)