Psalm 1:3
Douay-Rheims
And he shall be like a tree which is planted near the running waters, which shall bring forth its fruit, in due season. And his leaf shall not fall off: and all whatsoever he shall do shall prosper.
John of Damascus
The soul watered by sacred Scripture grows fat and bears fruit in due season, which is the orthodox faith, and so is it adorned with its evergreen leaves, with actions pleasing to God, I mean. And thus we are disposed to virtuous action and untroubled contemplation by the sacred Scriptures.
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A.D. 749 · on Ps 1:3 (ORTHODOX FAITH 4:17)
Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.