Holy Scripture

Psalms 62:8

A church father on this verse
“Since the psalmist is conscious of the use of sincere hope in God, he invites the people to a zeal equal to his own, saying, "Trust in him, all you people; pour out your hearts before him." It is impossible for us to become capable of divine grace unless we have driven out the evil passions that have preoccupied our s…”
Basil of Caesarea, 4th c. — HOMILIES ON THE PSALMS 21:4

Source: Septuagint

Original

8For thou hast been my helper, And in the shelter of thy wings will I rejoice.

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6Let my soul be filled as with marrow and fatness; And my joyful lips shall praise thy name.

7Forasmuch as I have remembered thee on my bed: In the early seasons I have meditated on thee.

— Psalms 62:8 —

9My soul has kept very close behind thee: Thy right hand has upheld me.

10But they vainly sought after my soul; They shall go into the lowest parts of the earth.

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