Holy Scripture

Psalms 7:17

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“He has built traps for no one. He has dug a pit for no one. He has despised iniquity. Knowing the future destruction of the wicked at judgment, he said, "I will give thanks to the Lord according to his righteousness," my righteous works having been brought forth at the tribunal; and "I will sing to the name of the Lor…”
Eusebius of Caesarea, 4th c. — COMMENTARY ON PSALMS 7:18

Source: Septuagint

Original

17His trouble shall return on his own head, And his unrighteousness shall come down on his own crown.

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15Behold, he has travailed with unrighteousness, He has conceived trouble, and brought forth iniquity.

16He has opened a pit, and dug it up, And he shall fall into the ditch which he has made.

— Psalms 7:17 —

18I will give thanks to the Lord according to his righteousness; I will sing to the name of the Lord most high.

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