“And the king's honor loves judgment. Whoever is a sinner fears the judgment of God: for he does not want to know a judge, but a merciful one. But whoever is holy, and hears God, and glorifies him in his body, this man does not fear the judge, but loves him. For example, if some most severe judge should come, and is sa…”
Jerome, 5th c. — Homily 26, on Psalm 98
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4The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
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2The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.
3Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.
— Psalms 99:4 —
5Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.
6Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them.