Holy Scripture

Psalms 88:18

A church father on this verse
“"Thou hast put far from me friend and neighbor, and my acquaintances because of misery." Because of the confusion of the passion, even the apostles themselves were put far from him.”
Jerome, 5th c. — Homily 65, on Psalm 87 (Alternate Series)

Source: Septuagint

Original

18For thou art the boast of their strength; And in thy good pleasure shall our horn be exalted,

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In context

16Blessed is the people that knows the joyful sound: They shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance.

17And in thy name shall they rejoice all the day: And in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.

— Psalms 88:18 —

19For our help is of the Lord; And of the Holy One of Israel, our king.

20Then thou spokest in vision to thy children, And saidst, I have laid help on a mighty one; I have exalted one chosen out of my people.

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