2, 3. These verses express the purpose of God to administer a just
government, and in a time of anarchy that He sustains the nation. Some
apply the words to the Psalmist.
receive the congregation--literally, "take a set time"
(Ps 102:13;
Ho 2:3),
or an assembly at a set time--that is, for judging.
JFB.
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