Holy Scripture

Psalms 119:3

A church father on this verse
“It is written, and is read, and is true, in this Psalm, that "They who do wickedness, walk not in His ways" (ver. 3). But we must endeavour, with the help of God, "in" whose "hand are both we and our words," that what is rightly said, by not being rightly understood, may not confuse the reader or hearer. For we must b…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 119

Source: Septuagint

Original

3What should be given to thee, and what should be added to thee, For thy crafty tongue?

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In context

1A Song of Degrees. In mine affliction I cried to the Lord, And he hearkened to me.

2Deliver my soul, O Lord, from unjust lips, And from a deceitful tongue.

— Psalms 119:3 —

4Sharpened weapons of the mighty, With coals of the desert.

5Woe is me, that my sojourning is prolonged; I have tabernacled among the tents of Kedar.

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