Holy Scripture

Psalms 137:7

A church father on this verse
“Remember, O Lord, the children of Edom, in the day of Jerusalem. Edom is interpreted as "earthly" and "bloody." Who then is this, if not the devil? See, then, what he says. This is spoken in the person of Adam: "Lord, remember how the serpent, the devil — who is understood to be Nebuchadnezzar — deceived me and dragge…”
Jerome, 5th c. — Homily 48, on Psalm 136

Source: Septuagint

Original

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

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

— Psalms 137:7 —

8O Lord, thou shalt recompense them on my behalf: Thy mercy, O Lord, endures forever: Overlook not the works of thy hands.

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