Holy Scripture

Psalms 18:11

A church father on this verse
“It is said of God in the eighteenth psalm that "God made darkness his hiding place." This is a Hebrew way of showing that the ideas of God that people understand in accordance with their merits are obscure and unknowable, since God hides himself as if in darkness from those who cannot bear the radiance of the knowledg…”
Origen of Alexandria, 3th c. — AGAINST CELSUS 6:17

Source: Septuagint

Original

11To be desired more than gold, and much precious stone: Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

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In context

9The ordinances of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of the Lord is bright, enlightening the eyes.

10The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever and ever: The judgments of the Lord are true, and justified altogether.

— Psalms 18:11 —

12For thy servant keeps to them: In the keeping of them there is great reward.

13Who will understand his transgressions? Purge thou me from my secret sins.

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