“But what is the meaning of the following verse: "Away from me, ye wicked, and I will search the commandments of my God"? (ver. 115). For he saith not, I will perform; but, "I will search." In order, therefore, that he may diligently and perfectly learn that law, he bids the wicked depart from him, and even forcibly dr…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 119
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115Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.
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113I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.
114Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.
— Psalms 119:115 —
116Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
117Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.