Holy Scripture
Isaiah 38:20
A church father on this verse
“At no time should one freely praise God more than when one has passed through afflictions. Nor again should one at any time give thanks more than when he finds rest from toil and temptations. As Hezekiah, when the Assyrians perished, praised the Lord and gave thanks, saying, "The Lord is my salvation, and I will not c…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
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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In context
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.
19The living shall bless thee, as I also do: for from this day shall I beget children, who shall declare thy righteousness,
— Isaiah 38:20 —
21Now Isaiah had said to Hezekiah; Take a cake of figs, and mash them, and apply them as a plaster, and thou shalt be well.
22And Hezekiah said, This is a sign to Hezekiah, that I shall go up to the house of God.