Holy Scripture

Psalms 129:4

A church father on this verse
“The just Lord has cut the necks of sinners. See what he says. He did not say, "he has cut down sinners": but if he had said this, no one could be saved, for we are all sinners. But what does he say? The just Lord has cut the necks of sinners: those who are both sinners and proud; since "God resists the proud, but give…”
Jerome, 5th c. — Homily 43, on Psalm 128

Source: Septuagint

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4For with thee is forgiveness: For thy name’s sake

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In context

2O Lord, hearken to my voice; Let thine ears be attentive To the voice of my supplication.

3If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?

— Psalms 129:4 —

5have I waited for thee, O Lord, My soul has waited for thy word.

6My soul has hoped in the Lord; From the morning watch till night.

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