Quotes About Oppresseth

The word for sorrow in the Hebrew signifies a shield that fenceth and covers over; and, saith one upon this place, it denotes the disease physicians call cardiaca passio, which so oppresseth the heart that is covered sicut scuto—as with a shield or lid over it, and keeps all relief from the heart.

To fear the foe, since fear oppresseth strength, gives in your weakness strength unto your foe.