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Psalm: 115
Iconography: The psalmist holds up the book inscribed with the chalice of salvation. In his other hand he holds a chalice. Christ watches him benignly while on the other side an evil man shoots an arrow at the psalmist: the death of his holy ones is precious in the sight of the lord.
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