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Psalm: 139
Iconography: The psalmist points to the caption and to the sinner behind him who sticks out an evil pointed tongue: They have sharpened their tongues [like a serpent. The venom of asps is under their lips]
Art:
Thread stitch:
Historical Relevance:
Quire: 20


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