Holy Scripture

Psalms 68:4

A church father on this verse
“Sing to God, sing a psalm to his name. "Sing" — in Scripture this always signifies contemplation (theoria): that is, consider the mysteries and the meaning of divine Scripture. But "to make melody" (psallere) Scripture signifies as a good work: for example, that the hearing should furnish its own work, and likewise th…”
Jerome, 5th c. — Homily 7, on Psalm 67

Source: Septuagint

Original

4I am weary of crying, my throat has become hoarse; Mine eyes have failed by my waiting on my God.

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2Save me, O God; for the waters have come in to my soul.

3I am stuck fast in deep mire, and there is no standing: I am come in to the depths of the sea, and a storm has overwhelmed me.

— Psalms 68:4 —

5They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of my head: My enemies that persecute me unrighteously are strengthened: Then I restored that which I took not away.

6O God, thou knowest my foolishness; And my transgressions are not hidden from thee.

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