Holy Scripture
Psalms 48:5
A church father on this verse
“This, I say, is man's real death, when souls that know not God shall be consumed in long-protracted torment with raging fire, into which certain fiercely cruel beings shall cast them, who were unknown before Christ and brought to light only by his wisdom.”
Source: Septuagint
Original
5I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my riddle on the harp.
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3Both the sons of mean men, and sons of great men; The rich and poor man together.
4My mouth shall speak of wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall bring forth understanding.
— Psalms 48:5 —
6Wherefore should I fear in the evil day? The iniquity of my heel shall compass me.
7They that trust in their strength, And boast themselves in the multitude of their wealth—