Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
God's favor to the pious generally, and to himself specially, is celebrated.
looked—with desire for help.
lightened—or, "brightened," expressing joy, opposed to the downcast features of those who are ashamed or disappointed (Psalms 25:2-3).
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