Holy Scripture
Psalms 139:7
A church father on this verse
“Since, therefore, all things are seen and heard, let us fear him and abandon the abominable lusts that spawn evil works, in order that we may be shielded by his mercy from the coming judgments. For where can any of us escape from his mighty hand? For the Scripture says somewhere, "Where shall I go, and where shall I b…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
7I said to the Lord, Thou art my God; Hearken, O Lord, to the voice of my supplication.
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5Keep me, O Lord, from the hand of the sinner; Rescue me from unjust men; Who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
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.
— Psalms 139:7 —
8O Lord God, the strength of my salvation; Thou hast screened my head in the day of battle.
9Deliver me not, O Lord, to the sinner, according to my desire: They have devised mischief against me; Forsake me not, lest they should be exalted. Pause.