“What follows? "Once has God spoken, these two things I have heard, that power is of God [Psalm 62:11], and to You, O Lord, is mercy, for You shall render to each one after his works" [Psalm 62:12]...."Once has God spoken." What do you say, Idithun? If you that had leapt over them art saying, "Once He has spoken;" I tu…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 62
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11God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
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9Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
10Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
— Psalms 62:11 —
12Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.