I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:
The whole Church finds cause to rejoice when she reflects that the world is governed by God's will alone and that she herself is sustained by His grace and power. This truth emboldens her to triumph over the proud despisers of God, whom their own presumption drives headlong into excess.
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Commenting on Psalm 75:1-10
I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly. The Lord bids the boasters boast not, and commands the mad oppressors to stay their folly. How calm is he, how quiet are his words, yet how divine the rebuke. If the wicked were not insane, they would even now hear in their consciences the still small voice bidding them cease from evil, and forbear their pride.
We must thank God again and again, not once or twice as if that suffices. Our thanksgivings must be repeated, just as our prayers were earnest when we sought mercy. When we share with others in God's mercies, we must join with them in offering praise.
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Commenting on Psalm 75:1-5