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King David Playing the Harp, Gerard van Honthorst

Psalm 31:3

Gerard van Honthorst, King David Playing the Harp, 1622 · Centraal Museum, Utrecht · Public domainGerard van Honthorst, King David Playing the Harp, 1622, Centraal Museum, Utrecht

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Psalm 31:3 (WEB)

For you are my rock and my fortress, therefore for your name’s sake lead me and guide me.

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Gregory of Nyssa

  • “To strengthen man to godliness David says is the work of God; “For Thou art my strength and my refuge,” says the Psalmist, and “the Lord is the strength of His people,” and, “He shall give strength and power unto His people.”” — editor's note: Cf. Ps. xxxi. 3

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  • “For truly He is at the same time a “door of encompassing” and a “house of defence” as David calls Him, and through Himself He receives them that enter, and in Himself He saves those who have come within, and again by Himself He leads them…” — editor's note: Ps. xxxi. 3.

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Ambrose of Milan

Augustine of Hippo

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