“He who does not trust in his own good deeds or expect to be justified by his works has, as his only hope of salvation, the mercies of God. For, when he considers that the expression "Behold the Lord and his reward" refers to each according to his work, and when he ponders his own evil deeds, he fears the punishment an…”
Basil of Caesarea, 4th c. — HOMILIES ON THE PSALMS 15:10 (PS 33)
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18Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
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16There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
17An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
— Psalms 33:18 —
19To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
20Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.