“The man who speaks in this Psalm, as if he were tired of human mutability, whence this life is full of temptations, among his tribulations, on account of which he had above said, "The wicked have persecuted me;" and, "They have almost made an end of me upon earth" [Psalm 119:89]; burning with longings for the heavenly…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 119
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89For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven.
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87They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts.
88Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth.
— Psalms 119:89 —
90Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth.
91They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants.