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This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 118 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, his mercy endures forever. Let Israel say: his mercy endures forever. Let the house of Aaron say, his mercy endures forever. Let those who fearContinue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 118”

This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 116 I kept faith, even when I said, “I am greatly afflicted!” I said in my alarm, “All men are liars!” How can I repay the Lord for all the great good done for me?Continue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 116”

This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 110 A psalm of David. The Lord says to my lord: “Sit at my right hand, while I make your enemies your footstool.” The scepter of your might: the Lord extends your strong scepter fromContinue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 110”

This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 91 You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shade of the Almighty, Say to the Lord, “My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.” He willContinue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 91”

This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 72 O God, give your judgment to the king; your justice to the king’s son; That he may govern your people with justice, your oppressed with right judgment, That the mountains may yield their bountyContinue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 72”

This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 65 To you we owe our hymn of praise, O God on Zion; To you our vows must be fulfilled, you who hear our prayers. To you all flesh must come with its burden ofContinue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 65”

This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 63 O God, you are my God— it is you I seek! For you my body yearns; for you my soul thirsts, In a land parched, lifeless, and without water. I look to you inContinue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 63”

This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 53 The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They act corruptly and practice injustice; there is none that does good. God looks out from the heavens upon the children of Adam, ToContinue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 53”

This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 51 Have mercy on me, God, in accord with your merciful love; in your abundant compassion blot out my transgressions. Thoroughly wash away my guilt; and from my sin cleanse me. For I know myContinue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 51”

This post is part of an ongoing series offering translations of various early Church father’s commentaries on the Psalms. Psalm 46 Streams of the river gladden the city of God, the holy dwelling of the Most High. God is in its midst; it shall not be shaken; God will help it at break of day.Continue reading “The Fathers on Psalm 46”