“The inheritance is the contemplation of the present and future ages; the inheritance of Christ is the understanding of God.”
Evagrius Ponticus, 4th c. — NOTES ON THE PSALMS
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5The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
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3But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
4Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.
— Psalms 16:5 —
6The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
7I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.