“Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.”
Vindication: "My eyes have seen the downfall of my enemies; my ears have heard the doom of my evil assailants." The witness of the enemy's defeat and judgment becomes personally satisfying. Justice becomes visible.
Church Fathers on Psalms 92:11
1. ...We are not Christians, except on account of a future life: let no one hope for present blessings, let no one promise himself the happiness of the world, because he is a Christian: but let him use the happiness he has, as he may, in what manner he may, when he may, as far as he may. When it is present, let him give thanks for the consolation of God: when it is wanting, let him give thanks to the Divine justice. Let him always be grateful, never ungrateful: let him be…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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