Psalm 56:4 (WEB)
In God, I praise his word. In God, I put my trust. I will not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?
Fathers and councils · 3
Augustine of Hippo
““In God I will praise my discourses, in God I have hoped: I will not fear what flesh doeth to me” (ver. 4).” — the author cites it
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Jerome
“When lust tickles the sense and the soft fire of sensual pleasure sheds over us its pleasing glow, let us immediately break forth and cry: “The Lord is on my side: I will not fear what the flesh can do unto me.”” — editor's note: Psa. cxviii. 6; lvi. 4.
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Ambrose of Milan
“But let them learn that it is also said of God the Father: “In the Lord I will praise the word;” and elsewhere: “In God we will do mighty deeds;” and “My remembrance shall be ever in Thee;” and “In Thy Name will we rejoice;” and again in another place:…” — editor's note: Ps. lvi. [lv.] 4.
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