Holy Scripture
Psalms 72:14
A church father on this verse
“"From usuries and iniquity He shall redeem the souls of them" [Psalm 72:14]. What are these usuries but sins, which are also called debts? [Matthew 6:12] But I think they have been called usuries, because more of ill is found in the punishments than has been committed in the sins. For, for example's sake, while a man-…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
14For I was plagued all the day, And my reproof was every morning.
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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.
— Psalms 72:14 —
15If I said, I will speak thus; Behold, I should have broken covenant with the generation of thy children.
16And I undertook to understand this, But it is too hard for me,