Basil of Caesarea

As the prosperity of a city is dependent on the supply of goods for sale in the market, and as we say that a country is prosperous that produces much fruit, so also there is a certain prosperity of the soul when it has been filled with works of every kind. …

HOMILIES on the PSALMS 14:5 (PS 30)

Augustine of Hippo

"But I said in my abundance, I shall not be moved for ever" [Psalm 30:6]. But I, that people which was speaking from the first, said in mine abundance, suffering now no more any want, "I shall not be moved for ever."

Exposition on Psalm 30 ↗

Thomas Aquinas

"But I said, in my abundance." Above he gave thanks for the divine benefits; here he pursues the whole order of how he obtained this. Where he does three things. First he sets forth the process of his direction. Second, his recourse to prayer, at "To you, O Lord, I will cry out." Third he shows the hearing of his prayer, at "The Lord has heard." According to the Gloss, the first things are understood of Christ and of every man. And first let us explain how they are understood of every man: Sir. …

Exposition on the Psalms of David ↗