Holy Scripture

Wisdom of Solomon 1:9

A church father on this verse
“Is God perhaps circumscribed by a place—he to whom every conscience is present, angelic and human, not only good but also evil? This distinction is truly important: whereas to good consciences he is present as Father, to bad consciences he is present as judge. In fact, it is written, "God judges the righteous and the…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — SERMON 12:3.3

Source: Septuagint

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9For inquisition shall be made into the counsels of the ungodly: And the sound of his words shall come unto the Lord For the manifestation of his wicked deeds.

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7For the Spirit of the Lord filleth the world: And that which containeth all things hath knowledge of the voice.

8Therefore he that speaketh unrighteous things cannot be hidden: Neither shall vengeance, when it punisheth, pass by him.

— Wisdom of Solomon 1:9 —

10For the ear of jealousy heareth all things: And the noise of murmurings is not hidden.

11Therefore beware of murmuring, which is unprofitable; And refrain your tongue from backbiting: For there is no word so secret, that shall go for nought: And the mouth that belieth slayeth the soul.

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