Holy Scripture

Psalms 139:6

A church father on this verse
“And so, when you have gone over all these points with suitable reflections on each, when you have, in addition, studied the process of breathing, the manner in which the heart conserves its warmth, the organs of digestion and the veins, you will discern in all of these wonders the inscrutable wisdom of the Creator; so…”
Basil of Caesarea, 4th c. — HOMILY ON THE WORDS 'GIVE HEED TO THYSELF.'

Source: Septuagint

Original

6The proud have hidden a snare for me, And have stretched out ropes for snares for my feet; They set a stumbling block for me near the path. Pause.

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4They have sharpened their tongue as the tongue of a serpent; The poison of asps is under their lips. Pause.

5Keep me, O Lord, from the hand of the sinner; Rescue me from unjust men; Who have purposed to overthrow my goings.

— Psalms 139:6 —

7I said to the Lord, Thou art my God; Hearken, O Lord, to the voice of my supplication.

8O Lord God, the strength of my salvation; Thou hast screened my head in the day of battle.

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