Holy Scripture

Isaiah 26:12

A church father on this verse
“But I say all this now, and select all the histories that contain trials and tribulations, and the wrath of kings, and their evil designs, in order that we may fear nothing, save only offending God. For then also was there a furnace burning; yet they derided it, but feared sin. For they knew that if they were consumed…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — HOMILIES CONCERNING THE STATUES 6:14

Source: Septuagint

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12O Lord our God, give us peace: for thou hast rendered to us all things.

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10For the ungodly one is put down: no one who will not learn righteousness on the earth, shall be able to do the truth: let the ungodly be taken away, that he see not the glory of the Lord.

11O Lord, thine arm is exalted, yet they knew it not: but when they know they shall be ashamed: jealousy shall seize upon an untaught nation, and now fire shall devour the adversaries.

— Isaiah 26:12 —

13O Lord our God, take possession of us: O Lord, we know not any other beside thee: we name thy name.

14But the dead shall not see life, neither shall physicians by any means raise them up: therefore thou hast brought wrath upon them, and slain them, and hast taken away every male of them. Bring more evils upon them, O Lord;

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