Holy Scripture
Psalms 140:7
A church father on this verse
“Commending this to the ears of God, let him say, "Lord, Lord." Thou Lord-Lord, that is, most truly Lord, not like the lords-men, not like the lords who buy with money-bags, but the Lord who buys with His Blood. "Lord, Lord, Thou strength of my health" [Psalm 140:7], that is, who givest strength to my health. What is t…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
7As a lump of earth is crushed upon the ground, Our bones have been scattered by the mouth of the grave.
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5The righteous shall chasten me with mercy, and reprove me: But let not the oil of the sinner anoint my head: For yet shall my prayer also be in their pleasures.
6Their mighty ones have been swallowed up near the rock: They shall hear my words, for they are sweet.
— Psalms 140:7 —
8For mine eyes are to thee, O Lord God: I have hoped in thee; take not away my life.
9Keep me from the snare which they have set for me, And from the stumbling blocks of them that work iniquity.