For the vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah his pleasant plant: and he looked for justice, but behold oppression; for righteousness, but behold a cry.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Israel. This comparison is very common, Psalm lxxix. 9., and Matthew xx. 1. (Calmet)
The preceding parable is explained. (Menochius)
Cry. For vengeance, Jeremias xii. 8., and Genesis iv. 10., and xviii. 20. (Calmet)