Holy Scripture

Psalms 146:8

A church father on this verse
“She owed her recovery to none other than to [God] with the result that people were no less impressed by her unexpected recovery than by her misfortune. They concluded that the tragedy had happened for her glorification through sufferings—the suffering being human, the recovery superhuman. This will provide a lesson fo…”
Gregory of Nazianzus, 4th c. — ON HIS SISTER ST. GORGIANA, ORATION 8:15

Source: Septuagint

Original

8Who covers the heaven with clouds, Who prepares rain for the earth, Who causes grass to spring up on the mountains, And green herb for the service of men;

Modern

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In context

6The Lord lifts up the meek; But brings sinners down to the ground.

7Begin the song with thanksgiving to the Lord; Sing praises on the harp to our God:

— Psalms 146:8 —

9And gives to cattle their food, And to the young ravens that call upon him.

10He will not take pleasure in the strength of a horse; Neither is he well pleased with the legs of a man.

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