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Lamentations 3:66

Western Saints

Thomas Aquinas

Vindication from adversaries is here sought. This is due to a security from prayers heard, and vindication considered. Such is also from their foretelling, than their praying. Thus, two more notions are given: "Thou wilt requite them, O Lord, according to the work of their hands." Namely, as to their penalties. For, Psalm 28:4 states: "Requite them according to their work, and according to the evil of their deeds." Second, a determination of their penalty is evaluated. …

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