Holy Scripture

Psalms 137:8

A church father on this verse
“And in this way also the just give up to destruction all their enemies, which are their vices, so that they do not spare even the children, that is, the early beginnings and promptings of evil. In this sense also we understand the language of Psalm 137: "O daughter of Babylon, who is to be destroyed; happy shall he be…”
Origen of Alexandria, 3th c. — AGAINST CELSUS 7:22

Source: Septuagint

Original

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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In context

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.

— Psalms 137:8 —

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