Holy Scripture

Psalms 72:8

A church father on this verse
“So that now, concerning the things to be promised to the people through the kingdom of Zerubbabel, who was assigned for this through the divine judgment, it was not at all inappropriate for the prophet, speaking, to say, "he comes righteous and saving," so that he might show that he is present with them and that he ha…”
Theodore of Mopsuestia, 5th c. — COMMENTARY ON ZECHARIAH 9:10-12

Source: Septuagint

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8They have taken counsel and spoken in wickedness: They have uttered unrighteousness loftily.

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6Therefore pride has possessed them; They have clothed themselves with their injustice and ungodliness.

7Their injustice shall go forth as out of fatness: They have fulfilled their intention.

— Psalms 72:8 —

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.

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