But prosperity, and the happy issue of events, ought also to be attributed to his grace, in order that he may always receive the praise which he deserves, that of being a merciful Father, and an impartial Judge. About the close of the psalm, he inveighs against those ungodly men who will not acknowledge God's hand, amid such palpable demonstrations of his providence.

Without the fear of God, men do not even observe justice and charity among themselves.

Accursed is that peace of which revolt from God is the bond, and blessed are those contentions by which it is necessary to maintain the kingdom of Christ.

However many blessings we expect from God, His infinite liberality will always exceed all our wishes and our thoughts.

If God were not to test us, there would be no patience.

Let us fall before the majesty of our great God, acknowledging our faults, and praying that he will make us ever more conscious of them.

For what is idolatry if not this: to worship the gifts in place of the Giver himself?