Holy Scripture

Isaiah 38:18

A church father on this verse
“[Those who live in a godly manner] and participate in such goodness are the only ones able to give glory to God, and that is what really constitutes a feast and a holy day. For the feast is not indulging in a lot of food or dressing up in lovely clothes. It is not enjoying days of leisure. It is acknowledging God and…”
Athanasius of Alexandria, 4th c. — FESTAL LETTER 7:3

Source: Septuagint

Original

18For they that are in the grave shall not praise thee, neither shall the dead bless thee, neither shall they that are in Hades hope for thy mercy.

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In context

16Yea, O Lord, for it was told thee concerning this; and thou hast revived my breath; and I am comforted, and live.

17For thou hast chosen my soul, that it should not perish: and thou hast cast all my sins behind me.

— Isaiah 38:18 —

19The living shall bless thee, as I also do: for from this day shall I beget children, who shall declare thy righteousness,

20O God of my salvation; and I will not cease blessing thee with the psaltery all the days of my life before the house of God.

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