Holy Scripture

Psalms 90:3

A church father on this verse
“Turn not man away into lowliness. Moses prays on behalf of man, and what does he say? Do not suffer to perish him whom you fashioned in your image. Turn not man away into lowliness. Consider not the vileness of the body, but the dignity of the soul. Let it suffice us that we once heard, "You are earth, and into earth…”
Jerome, 5th c. — Homily 67, on Psalm 89 (Alternate Series)

Source: Septuagint

Original

3For he shall deliver thee from the snare of the hunters, From every troublesome matter.

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In context

1Praise of a Song, by David. He that dwells in the help of the Highest, Shall sojourn under the shelter of the God of heaven.

2He shall say to the Lord, Thou art my helper and my refuge: My God; I will hope in him.

— Psalms 90:3 —

4He shall overshadow thee with his shoulders, And thou shalt trust under his wings: His truth shall cover thee with a shield.

5Thou shalt not be afraid of terror by night; Nor of the arrow flying by day;

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