Holy Scripture

Psalms 71:7

A church father on this verse
“"As it were a monster I have become unto many" (ver. 7). Here in time of hope, in time of groaning, in time of humiliation, in time of sorrow, in time of infirmity, in time of the voice from the fetters-here then what? "As it were a monster I have become unto many." Why, "As it were a monster"? Why do they insult me t…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 71

Source: Septuagint

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7In his days shall righteousness spring up; And abundance of peace till the moon be removed.

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5And he shall continue as long as the sun, And before the moon forever.

6He shall come down as rain upon a fleece; And as drops falling upon the earth.

— Psalms 71:7 —

8And he shall have dominion from sea to sea, And from the river to the ends of the earth.

9The Ethiopians shall fall down before him; And his enemies shall lick the dust.

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