Holy Scripture

Psalms 48:6

A church father on this verse
“"They saw it, and so they marvelled" [Psalm 48:4]. After their marvelling at the miracles and glory of Christ, what followed? "They were troubled, they were moved" [Psalm 48:5], "trembling took hold upon them." Whence took trembling hold upon them, but from the consciousness of sins? Let them run then, king after a ki…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 48

Source: Septuagint

Original

6Wherefore should I fear in the evil day? The iniquity of my heel shall compass me.

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4My mouth shall speak of wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall bring forth understanding.

5I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my riddle on the harp.

— Psalms 48:6 —

7They that trust in their strength, And boast themselves in the multitude of their wealth—

8A brother does not redeem, shall a man redeem? He shall not give to God a ransom for himself,

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