Holy Scripture

Psalms 26:5

A church father on this verse
“"I have hated the congregation of evil doers." But to arrive at this council of vanity, congregations of evil doers are formed, which I have hated. "And I will not sit with the ungodly" [Psalm 26:5]. And, therefore, with such a council, with the ungodly, I will not sit, that is, I will not place my consent. "And I wil…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — On the Psalms, Psalm 26

Source: Septuagint

Original

5For in the day of mine afflictions he hid me in his tabernacle: He sheltered me in the secret of his tabernacle; He set me up on a rock.

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3Though an army should set itself in array against me, my heart shall not be afraid: Though war should rise up against me, in this am I confident.

4One thing have I asked of the Lord, this will I earnestly seek: That I should dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, That I should behold the fair beauty of the Lord, And survey his temple.

— Psalms 26:5 —

6And now, behold, he has lifted up my head over mine enemies: I went round and offered in his tabernacle the sacrifice of joy; I will sing, even sing psalms to the Lord.

7Hear, O Lord, my voice which I have uttered aloud: Pity me, and hearken to me.

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