Holy Scripture

Psalms 34:2

A church father on this verse
“But wherefore doth man bless the Lord at all times? Because he is humble. What is it to be humble? To take not praise unto himself. Who would himself be praised, is proud: who is not proud, is humble. Wouldest thou not then be proud? That thou mayest be humble, say what is here written; "In the Lord shall my soul be p…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 34

Source: Septuagint

Original

2Take hold of shield and buckler, and arise for my help.

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In context

1A Psalm of David. Judge thou, O Lord, them that injure me, Fight against them that fight against me.

— Psalms 34:2 —

3Bring forth a sword, and stop the way against them that persecute me: Say to my soul, I am thy salvation.

4Let them that seek my soul be ashamed and confounded: Let them that devise evils against me be turned back and put to shame.

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