Holy Scripture

Psalms 72:11

A church father on this verse
“But those gifts which have been foretold as to be led, seem to me to signify men, whom into the fellowship of the Church of Christ the authority of kings doth lead: although even persecuting kings have led gifts, knowing not what they did, in sacrificing the holy Martyrs. "And there shall adore Him all kings of the ea…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 72

Source: Septuagint

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11And they said, How does God know? And is there knowledge in the Most High?

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9They have set their mouth against heaven, And their tongue has gone through upon the earth.

10Therefore shall my people return hither: And full days shall be found with them.

— Psalms 72:11 —

12Behold, these are the sinners, and they that prosper always: They have possessed wealth.

13And I said, Verily in vain have I justified my heart, And washed my hands in innocency.

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