Holy Scripture
Psalms 33:17
A church father on this verse
“"A horse is a deceitful thing for safety:" he is deceived, who thinks either that through men he gains salvation received among men, or that by the impetuosity of his own courage he is defended from destruction. "In the abundance of his strength shall he not be saved" [Psalm 33:17].”
Source: Septuagint
Original
17But the face of the Lord is against them that do evil, To destroy their memorial from the earth. The righteous cried, and the Lord hearkened to them,
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15Turn away from evil, and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it.
16The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, And his ears are open to their prayer:
— Psalms 33:17 —
18And delivered them out of all their afflictions.
19The Lord is near to them that are of a contrite heart; And will save the lowly in spirit.