Holy Scripture

Psalms 129:6

A church father on this verse
“But what says he of them? The next words are, "Let them be even as the grass of the house tops: that withers before it be plucked up" [Psalm 129:6]. The grass of the house tops is that which grows on house tops, on a tiled roof: it is seen on high, and has not a root. How much better would it be if it grew lower, and…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 129

Source: Septuagint

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

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

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

— Psalms 129:6 —

7Let Israel hope in the Lord: For with the Lord is mercy, And with him is plenteous redemption.

8And he shall redeem Israel From all his iniquities.

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