Holy Scripture

Psalms 103:17

A church father on this verse
“In your reflections therefore on yourself, think of your low estate, think of your dust: be not lifted up: if you are anything better, you will be so by His Grace, you will be so by His mercy. For hear what follows: "but the mercy of the Lord endures for ever and ever upon them that fear Him" [Psalm 103:17]. You who f…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 103

Source: Septuagint

Original

17There the sparrows will build their nests; And the house of the heron takes the lead among them.

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15And wine makes glad the heart of man, To make his face cheerful with oil: And bread strengthens man’s heart.

16The trees of the plain shall be full of sap; Even the cedars of Lebanon which he has planted.

— Psalms 103:17 —

18The high mountains are a refuge for the stags, And the rock for the rabbits.

19He appointed the moon for seasons: The sun knows his going down.

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