Holy Scripture

Psalms 88:3

A church father on this verse
“"For my soul is filled with evils." I bear the sins of many, therefore I grieve for all. "My soul is filled with evils." I bear evils, that I may lay them down upon the cross. "And my life hath drawn near to hell." Beautifully he said "hath drawn near": for He was not held fast by hell, but for our sake He drew near i…”
Jerome, 5th c. — Homily 65, on Psalm 87 (Alternate Series)

Source: Septuagint

Original

3For thou hast said, Mercy shall be built up forever: Thy truth shall be established in the heavens.

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In context

1A Psalm of instruction for Ethan the Israelite.

2I will sing of thy mercies, O Lord, forever: I will declare thy truth with my mouth to all generations.

— Psalms 88:3 —

4I made a covenant with my chosen ones, I swore unto David my servant.

5I will establish thy seed forever, And build up thy throne to all generations. Pause.

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