Holy Scripture
Psalms 129:3
A church father on this verse
“Upon my back the sinners built. Carefully observe what the Scripture says. The holy man is an athlete, and "he is not crowned unless he has competed lawfully." For you know that there are many kinds of athletes: for there are some athletes, but others are like all-in wrestlers (pammacharii), some contend at the discus…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
3If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?
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1A Song of Degrees. Out of the depths have I cried to thee, O Lord.
2O Lord, hearken to my voice; Let thine ears be attentive To the voice of my supplication.
— Psalms 129:3 —
4For with thee is forgiveness: For thy name’s sake
5have I waited for thee, O Lord, My soul has waited for thy word.