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What the Fathers say

Psalms 111:9

Western Saints

Augustine of Hippo

...since "He sent redemption unto His people" [Psalm 111:9]. But from what are they redeemed, save from the captivity of this pilgrimage? Let not therefore rest be sought, save in the heavenly country. God indeed gave the carnal Israelites an earthly Jerusalem, "which is in bondage with her children:" but this is the Old Covenant, pertaining unto the old man. …

Exposition on Psalm 111 ↗

Jerome

Holy and terrible is his name. Holy to the holy, terrible to sinners.

Homily 37, on Psalm 110 ↗