Holy Scripture

Psalms 5:12

A church father on this verse
“What harm, after all, could come to you from the mockery of human beings, even the whole world, when the Lord of the angels praises and extols you? Just as, consequently, should he not bless you, no matter if all the inhabitants of earth and sea sang your praises, it would do you no good. So make it the complete objec…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON THE PSALMS 5:6

Source: Septuagint

Original

12But let all that trust on thee be glad in thee: They shall exult forever, and thou shalt dwell among them; And all that love thy name shall rejoice in thee.

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In context

10For there is no truth in their mouth; Their heart is vain; Their throat is an open sepulcher; With their tongues they have used deceit.

11Judge them, O God; Let them fail of their counsels: Cast them out according to the abundance of their ungodliness; For they have provoked thee, O Lord.

— Psalms 5:12 —

13For thou, Lord, shalt bless the righteous: Thou hast compassed us as with a shield of favor.

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