Holy Scripture
Psalms 55:7
A church father on this verse
“As for the person who wishes to be lifted up by the hand of Christ, let him first fly away himself, let him have his own wings, for one who flees from the world has wings. And if he does not have wings of his own—and perhaps only the individual who is able to fly has them—if then he does not have his own, let him get…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
7They will dwell near and hide themselves; They will watch my steps, Accordingly as I have waited patiently in my soul.
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In context
5In God I will praise my words; All the day have I hoped in God; I will not fear what flesh shall do to me.
6All the day long they have abominated my words; All their devices are against me for evil.
— Psalms 55:7 —
8Thou wilt on no account save them; Thou wilt bring down the people in wrath.
9O God, I have declared my life to thee; Thou hast set my tears before thee, even according to thy promise.