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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Augustine of Hippo
"Diapsalma." The Lord render to Thee according to Thine Heart" (ver. 4). The Lord render to Thee, not according to their heart, who thought by persecution they could destroy Thee; but according to Thine Heart, wherein Thou knewest what profit Thy passion would have. …
Thomas Aquinas
"May he grant." Above, the Psalmist asked in prayer for promotion to good, which is the outwardly desired good; here he asks for that good which is inwardly sought: and concerning this he does two things. First he asks that what he requests be fulfilled. Second he sets forth the reason, at "We shall rejoice." Concerning the first he does two things. First he asks for that which is in the interior movement of the soul, according to the will of the end. …
Bonaventure
The third counsel is that by which we are made ready to pursue what is lawful, what is fitting, and what is expedient according to the exercise of virtuous operation. What you have well conceived in mind, you may bring to completion in deed. The Psalm says: 'May he grant you according to your heart and confirm all your counsel.' That counsel adds over and above readiness for action. There is a threefold operation, namely to discern rightly, to choose well, and to pursue readily.
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