“"O learn me sweetness, and understanding, and knowledge," he saith, "for I have believed Thy commandments" [Psalm 119:66]. He prayeth these things may be increased and perfected. For they who said, "Lord, increase our faith," [Luke 17:5] had faith. And as long as we live in this world, these are the words of those who…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — ON THE PSALMS, Psalm 119
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66Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments.
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64The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes.
65Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word.
— Psalms 119:66 —
67Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word.
68Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.