Holy Scripture

Psalms 137:5

A church father on this verse
“If I forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand be given over to forgetfulness. Therefore, because he has sinned and fallen, he calls to mind his former way of life and Jerusalem, and he sets before himself this resolve: that unless I shall always be mindful of you, and always hold you in mind, let my right hand be give…”
Jerome, 5th c. — Homily 48, on Psalm 136

Source: Septuagint

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5And let them sing in the ways of the Lord; For great is the glory of the Lord.

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3In whatsoever day I shall call upon thee, hear me speedily; Thou shalt abundantly provide me with thy power in my soul.

4Let all the kings of the earth, O Lord, give thanks unto thee; For they have heard all the words of thy mouth.

— Psalms 137:5 —

6For the Lord is high, and yet regards the lowly; And he knows high things from afar off.

7Though I should walk in the midst of affliction, thou wilt quicken me; Thou hast stretched forth thy hands against the wrath of mine enemies, And thy right hand has saved me.

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