Holy Scripture
Psalms 76:3
A church father on this verse
“There he broke the strength of bows. There. Where? In Jerusalem and Zion. Jerusalem is interpreted "peace," Zion "watchtower": let us see, then, what is peace, and what is the watchtower. Let us interpret it in two ways: either the human soul, in which is the peace of God and contemplation; or else the Church, or else…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
3In the day of mine affliction I earnestly sought the Lord; Even with my hands by night before him, and I was not deceived; My soul refused to be comforted.
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In context
1For the end, for Jeduthun, a Psalm of Asaph.
2I cried to the Lord with my voice, Yea, my voice was addressed to God; and he gave heed to me.
— Psalms 76:3 —
4I remembered God, and rejoiced; I poured out my complaint, and my soul fainted. Pause.
5All mine enemies set a watch against me: I was troubled, and spoke not.