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What the Fathers say

Psalms 88:11

Western Saints

Augustine of Hippo

"Shall one show Thy loving-kindness in the grave, or Thy faithfulness in destruction?" (ver. 11). The word "show" is of course understood as if repeated, Shall any show Thy faithfulness in destruction? Scripture loves to connect loving-kindness and faithfulness, especially in the Psalms. …

Exposition on Psalm 88 ↗

Jerome

"Shall anyone declare in the sepulchre," and so forth. He shall not praise thee who is buried in the riches of the world, nor he who dwells in the ruin of sin.

Homily 65, on Psalm 87 (Alternate Series) ↗