Holy Scripture

Psalms 121:5

A church father on this verse
“Let us now come to this verse of the Psalm: "The Lord is thy defence upon the hand of thy right hand" [Psalm 121:5]. By hand he meaneth power. How do we prove this? Because the power of God also is styled the hand of God...Whereof John saith, "He gave unto them power to become the sons of God." [John 1:12] Whence hast…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 121

Source: Septuagint

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5For there are set thrones for judgment, Even thrones for the house of David.

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3Jerusalem is built as a city Whose fellowship is complete.

4For thither the tribes went up, The tribes of the Lord, as a testimony for Israel, To give thanks unto the name of the Lord.

— Psalms 121:5 —

6Pray now for the peace of Jerusalem: And let there be prosperity to them that love thee.

7Let peace, I pray, be within thy host, And prosperity in thy palaces.

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