Holy Scripture

Psalms 44:5

A church father on this verse
“But perhaps it is only what is past that has been described to us: but nothing of the kind is to be hoped for by us for the future. Nay indeed, it is still to be hoped for. "Through Thee will we winnow away our enemies" (ver. 5). Our fathers then have declared to us a work that Thou didst "in their days, and in the da…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — ON THE PSALMS, Psalm 44

Source: Septuagint

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5And bend thy bow, and prosper, and reign, Because of truth and meekness and righteousness; And thy right hand shall guide thee wonderfully.

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3Thou art more beautiful than the sons of men: Grace has been shed forth on thy lips: Therefore God has blessed thee forever.

4Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O Mighty One, In thy comeliness, and in thy beauty;

— Psalms 44:5 —

6Thy weapons are sharpened, Mighty One (The nations shall fall under thee); They are in the heart of the king’s enemies.

7Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever: The scepter of thy kingdom is a scepter of righteousness.

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