Psalms 99

Psalms 99:1

Praise. Theodoret reads, “A psalm of David for confession, with a title in Hebrew.” But now that text and the Septuagint agree with us. The psalm refers to the same events as the preceding. (Calmet)

Psalms 99:2

Earth. Both Jews and Gentiles, (Worthington) converted to the faith of Christ. (Haydock) — Gladness. God loves a cheerful giver. [2 Corinthians ix. 7. (Menochius) — He hears our prayers in all places. Yet appoints the temple more peculiarly for that duty. (Worthington)

Psalms 99:3

Not. St. Jerome seems to have read lu for lo, and translates, “and we are his,” which Houbigant follows. But the Vulgate gives a very necessary instruction, as some might perhaps forget that God preserves their life every instant, (Berthier) and some have foolishly imagined, that the collection of things might give existence, or be eternal. (Berthier)

Psalms 99:5

Truth. This is commonly joined with mercy. (Calmet) — God faithfully executes what he has promised (Worthington) for the liberation of his people, and the conversion of the Gentiles. (Calmet)

Psalms 99:9

PSALM XCIX. ( DEO.) All are invited to rejoice in God, the Creator of all.