Holy Scripture

Psalms 37:9

A church father on this verse
“Therefore it is right and proper, brothers, that we should be obedient to God rather than follow those who in arrogance and unruliness have set themselves up as leaders in abominable jealousy. For we shall bring on us no common harm, but rather great peril, if we surrender ourselves recklessly to the purposes of peopl…”
Clement of Rome, 1th c. — 1 CLEMENT 14

Source: Septuagint

Original

9I have been afflicted and brought down exceedingly: I have roared for the groaning of my heart.

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7I have been wretched and bowed down continually: I went with a mourning countenance all the day.

8For my soul is filled with mockings; And there is no health in my flesh.

— Psalms 37:9 —

10But all my desire is before thee; And my groaning is not hidden from thee.

11My heart is troubled, my strength has failed me; And the light of mine eyes is not with me.

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