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am 2970, bc 1034 (Title), This psalm is supposed to have been composed by David about the same time, and on the same occasion, as the two preceding; with this difference, that here he magnifies God for have obtained the mercy which he sought there. It also contains a remarkable prophecy of the incarnation and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. I waited: Heb. In waiting I waited, Psa 27:13, Psa 27:14, Psa 37:7; Jam 5:7-11 inclined: Psa 116:2, Psa 130:2; Dan 9:18 Psalms 40:2
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