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Job 21:11

Western Saints

Gregory the Dialogist

Ver. 11. Their little ones go forth like flocks, and their children revel in sports. 48. That as there are greater stores bestowed on them to have the possession of, so great numbers may spring up to keep them safe. But whereas he said, revel in sports, lest we should imagine that the mere sport of the children in the house of the wicked by itself was too mean and poor, he adds, saying.

Morals on the Book of Job, Book XV ↗

Thomas Aquinas

As a consequence he speaks about the prosperity of the sons, and he first places the great number of the offspring when he says, "They have come forth," namely, walking in the streets and not prevented by death. "Their little ones like flocks," in their great number and their mutual concord. Second, he places their well-being when he says, "and their young dance in play," as though they were not complaining about any illnesses.

Commentary on Job ↗