Psalm 72:9 (WEB)
Those who dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him. His enemies shall lick the dust.
Fathers and councils · 5
Clement of Alexandria
““For the enemies of the Lord,” says Scripture, “shall lick the dust.”” — editor's note: Ps. lxxii. 9.
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Ambrose of Milan
“They have set their mouth against heaven.”” — editor's note: Ps. lxxii. 8, 9.
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Augustine of Hippo
““In His presence shall fall down the Ethiopians, and His enemies shall lick the earth” (ver. 9).” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment““Amalech,” “a people licking;” whence elsewhere it is said, “and his enemies shall lick the earth.”” — editor's note: Ps. lxxii. 9.
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Hilary of Poitiers
“The Kings of Tharsis shall offer presents, the Kings of the Arabians and Sabeans shall bring gifts, and there shall be given to Him of the gold of Arabia.” — editor's note: Ps. lxxi. (lxxii.) 9, 10.
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