42 O Lord God, do not reject your chosen ones! Remember the faithful promises you made to your servant David!”
42 Jehovah Elohim, turn not away the face of thine anointed: remember merciesD2533 to David thy servant.
mercies - Chesed, whence the word Chasid, 'saint' (ver. 41). It is 'goodness' in God, 'piety' in man towards God, or one's parents, 'loving-kindness,' 'mercy.' Christ Himself, as the One in whom these qualities are found, is called Chasid, 'Holy One.' see 2 Sam. 22.26; Ps. 89.1-3,19.
42 O LORD God, turn not away the face of thine anointed: remember the mercies of David thy servant.
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