Holy Scripture

Psalms 50:8

A church father on this verse
“On this score the other inspired authors leveled their accusations, remember, that they had bypassed the more important element of virtue and were resting their hope of salvation in these things.… Yet many are the words spoken about sacrifices, whereas the law about them was passed not because his wish was preeminentl…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON THE PSALMS 50:4

Source: Septuagint

Original

8For, behold, thou lovest truth: Thou hast manifested to me the secret and hidden things of thy wisdom.

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In context

6Against thee only have I sinned, And done evil before thee: That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, And mightest overcome when thou art judged.

7For, behold, I was conceived in iniquities, And in sins did my mother conceive me.

— Psalms 50:8 —

9Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be purified: Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow.

10Thou shalt cause me to hear gladness and joy: The afflicted bones shall rejoice.

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