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What the Fathers say

Psalms 34:7

Western Saints

Thomas Aquinas

Second, when he says, "The Angel of the Lord shall encamp," he promises a similar benefit; as if to say, others are heard just as this poor man was. Many manuscripts have, "The Angel of the Lord shall encamp." Jerome has, "The Angel of the Lord encamps round about those who fear him." He says therefore, "The Angel of the Lord shall encamp," protecting with the splendor of his light, "round about": Ps. 124: "Mountains are round about him," namely the Angels: 2 Kgs. …

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