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Isaiah 51:7

Western Saints

Jerome

Listen to me, you who know righteousness, (people add "my" in Vulg.): my law is in their hearts. Do not fear the reproach of men, nor be afraid of their blasphemies. For like a moth, it will consume them; and like a worm, it will devour them. But my salvation will be forever, and my righteousness for generations upon generations. LXX: Listen to me, you who know judgment, my people: whose law is in their hearts. Do not be afraid of the disgrace of men, and do not be overcome by their contempt. …

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Thomas Aquinas

927. Hearken to me. Here he excludes the impediment which could be feared from oppression, so far as pertains to the power of their oppressors. And concerning this, he does two things: first, the consolation of the Lord is set out; second, the discussion of the prophet: arise (Isa 51:9). Concerning the first, he does four things. …

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