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Psalms 124:5

A church father on this verse
“In the first place, what meaneth, "Perchance our soul hath passed over"? [Psalm 124:5]. Understand however the meaning to be this: "Thinkest thou our soul hath passed over?" and why do they say, "Thinkest thou"? Because the greatness of the danger maketh it hardly credible that he hath escaped. They have endured a gre…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 124

Source: Septuagint

Original

5But them that turn aside to crooked ways The Lord will lead away with the workers of iniquity: But peace shall be upon Israel.

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3For the Lord will not allow the rod of sinners To be upon the lot of the righteous; Lest the righteous should stretch forth Their hands to iniquity.

4Do good, O Lord, to them that are good, And to them that are upright in heart.

— Psalms 124:5 —

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