Holy Scripture
Psalms 142:3
A church father on this verse
“There was a certain old man who used to live in the desert that is called Scete, and he had a disciple who lived with him; now this [latter] brother was adorned with the spiritual excellences of every kind that befit those who are in subjection to old men, and he was exceedingly conspicuous for his obedience, which wa…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
3For the enemy has persecuted my soul; He has brought my life down to the ground; He has made me to dwell in a dark place, as those that have been long dead.
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1A Psalm of David, when his son pursued him. O Lord, attend to my prayer: Hearken to my supplication in thy truth; Hear me in thy righteousness.
2And enter not into judgment with thy servant, For in thy sight shall no man living be justified.
— Psalms 142:3 —
4Therefore my spirit was grieved in me; My heart was troubled within me.
5I remembered the days of old; And I meditated on all thy doings: Yea, I meditated on the works of thy hands.