Psalm 25:7 (WEB)
Don’t remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions. Remember me according to your loving kindness, for your goodness’ sake, LORD.
Fathers and councils · 5
Augustine of Hippo
““Remember not the offences of my youth and of my ignorance” (ver. 7).” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“…that to thy ignorance pardon may easily be given; and that with a clear face thou mayest say to God, “Remember not the sins of my youth, and of my ignorance.”” — editor's note: Ps. xxv. 7.
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John Chrysostom
“When therefore, an old man has the diseases of the young, this is an excess of wickedness; besides not even in youth would such an one have an excuse: since he is not able to say, “Remember not the sins of my youth, and my ignorances.” ( Ps. xxv. 7.)” — the author cites it
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Jerome
“Although I am conscious of many sins and every day pray on bended knees, “Remember not the sins of my youth nor my transgressions, yet because I know that it has been said by the Apostle “let a man not be lifted up with pride lest he fall into the condemnation of the devil,” and that it is…” — editor's note: Ps. xxv. 7.
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Tertullian
“The age which is the object of our wishes and prayers blushes (for itself)! a theft is effected! youth, wherein we have sinned, is sighed after! the opportunity of sobriety is spoiled!” — editor's note: Comp. Ps. xxv. 7 (in LXX. xxiv. 7).
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Cross-references · 3
Cited together in On the Apparel of Women II.5.
Cited together in On the Apparel of Women II.5.
Cited together in On the Apparel of Women II.5.
