Original Douay–Rheims AnnotationsPsalms 16

The prayer of David.

This Psalm of the matter contained is called a prayer. Which holy David so composed ^◦, as was both convenient for himself, being molested with unjust afflictions by the wicked, and for any other just person, or the whole Church in persecution, serving as a spiritual sword to strike the enemies, and as a shield to bear off with patience and fortitude all their forces.

• ◦ This Psalm called a Prayer is both a sword & buckler in affliction.