Psalm 36:12 (WEB)
There the workers of iniquity are fallen. They are thrust down, and shall not be able to rise.
Fathers and councils · 5
John Cassian
- John Cassian, Conferences I–X X.10Conference X
“…my spirit have got rid of the swellings of pride: In order that the “foot of pride” may not again “come against me,” and “the hand of the sinner disturb me,” and that I may not be more seriously damaged by elation at my success, I must cry with all my might, “O God, make speed to save me: O Lord, make haste to help…” — editor's note: Ps. xxxv. (xxxvi.) 12.
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Augustine of Hippo
“Because it is said, “Thereby have fallen all that work iniquity” (ver. 12); so that they have come into that abyss of which it is said, “Thy judgments are like the great abyss:” so that they have come even to that deep wherein sinners who despise have fallen.” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“There are they fallen, all that work wickedness: they are cast down, and were not able to stand.”” — editor's note: Ps. xxxvi. 11, 12.
Read the whole comment““They were driven out, and they could not stand.”” — editor's note: Ps. xxxvi. 8–13.
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Gregory of Nazianzus
“…with clay and brick-making; and when He spake He visited, and in His visitation He saved, and led forth His people with a mighty hand and outstretched arm, by the hand of Moses and Aaron, His chosen—what is the result, and what wonders have been wrought?” — editor's note: Ps. cxxxvi. 12.
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Cross-references · 2
Cited together in Conferences I–X X.10.
Cited together in Conferences I–X X.10.