Holy Scripture

Psalms 106:40

A church father on this verse
“"Therefore was the wrath of the Lord kindled against His own people" [Psalm 106:40]. Our translators have been unwilling to use the word anger, for the Greek θυμὸς; though some have used it; while others translate by "indignation" or "mind." Whichever of these terms be adopted, passion does not affect God; but the pow…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 106

Source: Septuagint

Original

40Contempt is poured upon their princes, And he causes them to wander in a desert and trackless land.

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38And he blesses them, and they multiply exceedingly, And he diminishes not the number of their cattle.

39Again they become few, and are brought low, By the pressure of evils and pain.

— Psalms 106:40 —

41But he helps the poor out of poverty, And makes him families as a flock.

42The upright shall see and rejoice; And all iniquity shall stop her mouth.

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