Holy Scripture

Psalms 138:6

A church father on this verse
“See how he willed that kings should sing on their way, humbly bearing the Lord, not lifting themselves up against the Lord. For if they lift themselves up, what follows? "For the Lord is high, and has respect unto the lowly" [Psalm 138:6]. Do kings then desire that He have respect unto them? Let them be humble. What t…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 138

Source: Septuagint

Original

6The knowledge of thee is too wonderful for me; It is very difficult, I cannot attain to it.

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4For there is no unrighteous word in my tongue: Behold, O Lord, thou hast known all things,

5the last and the first: Thou hast fashioned me, and laid thy hand upon me.

— Psalms 138:6 —

7Whither shall I go from thy Spirit? And whither shall I flee from thy presence?

8If I should go up to heaven, thou art there: If I should go down to hell, thou art present.

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