Holy Scripture

Psalms 55:8

A church father on this verse
“"I was looking for him that should save me from weakness of mind and tempest" [Psalm 55:8]. Sea there is, tempest there is: nothing for thee remaineth but to cry out, "Lord, I perish." Let Him stretch forth hand, who doth the waves tread fearlessly, let Him relieve thy dread, let Him confirm in Himself thy security, l…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — On the Psalms, Psalm 55

Source: Septuagint

Original

8Thou wilt on no account save them; Thou wilt bring down the people in wrath.

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6All the day long they have abominated my words; All their devices are against me for evil.

7They will dwell near and hide themselves; They will watch my steps, Accordingly as I have waited patiently in my soul.

— Psalms 55:8 —

9O God, I have declared my life to thee; Thou hast set my tears before thee, even according to thy promise.

10Mine enemies shall be turned back, In the day wherein I shall call upon thee; Behold, I know that thou art my God.

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