Holy Scripture

Psalms 36:12

A church father on this verse
“(Verses 11, 12.) Therefore he added most beautifully, 'Let not the foot of pride come unto me, and let not the hand of sinners move me. There have they fallen, all that work iniquity. They are cast out, and could not stand.' Some above understand the torrent of your pleasures to be strength in temptations; as it is of…”
Ambrose of Milan, 4th c. — Commentaries on the Twelve Davidic Psalms

Source: Septuagint

Original

12The sinner will watch for the righteous, And gnash his teeth upon him.

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10And yet a little while, and the sinner shall not be, And thou shalt seek for his place, and shalt not find it.

11But the meek shall inherit the earth; And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

— Psalms 36:12 —

13But the Lord shall laugh at him: For he foresees that his day will come.

14Sinners have drawn their swords, They have bent their bow, To cast down the poor and needy one, And to slay the upright in heart.

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