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Lamentations 1:21

Western Saints

Thomas Aquinas

One is here accused of faults towards others. First, one is faulted for lack of aid. As said: "Hear how I groan; there is none to comfort me." Namely, like the Egyptians, or others in whom I can trust. Like the utterance of Jeremiah 31:15: "Thus says the Lord: 'A voice is heard in Ramah, lamentation and bitter weeping.'" Second, Judah (Jerusalem) is pointed out as a delight to her enemies. …

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