Salmos 31

Evagrius Ponticus · Comentário Patrístico (catena)

Salmos 31:1

Not only does God free us into righteousness but also into temperance, fortitude and love. He uses "righteousness" to embrace all virtues. Perhaps he understands "Christ" for "righteousness." "He is made wisdom to us by God and our righteousness and sanctification and redemption." — NOTES ON THE PSALMS 30[31].2

Salmos 31:3

He leads through right faith and works and nourishes through his own understanding. — NOTES ON THE PSALMS 30[31].4

Salmos 31:5

Here spirit indicates mind. The mind that clings to God is one spirit. — NOTES ON THE PSALMS 30[31].6

Salmos 31:8

The reasons of temptation, when they are realized, provide a broad plane for the soul. — NOTES ON THE PSALMS 30[31].9

Salmos 31:9

Nothing darkens the mind like unbridled wrath. — NOTES ON THE PSALMS 30[31].10

Salmos 31:18

One who speaks falsely receives mercy when he becomes silent. He gives up deceit. — NOTES ON THE PSALMS 30[31].19