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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Augustine of Hippo
But, "understand these things, ye that forget God" (ver. 22). See how He crieth, and keepeth not silence, spareth not. Thou hadst forgotten the Lord, didst not think of thy evil life. Perceive how thou hast forgotten the Lord. "Lest at length He seize like a lion, and there be none to deliver." What is "like a lion"? Like a brave one, like a mighty one, like him whom none can withstand. To this he made reference when he said, "Lion." For it is used for praise, it is used also for showing evil. …
Thomas Aquinas
"Understand these things, you who forget God." Here he exhorts sinners to consideration. And first, to considering the severity of God. Second, he shows what is acceptable to God in sacrifices. First, therefore, he exhorts to understanding. Hence he says, "Understand these things, you who forget God," namely, consider the things that have been said. And this is necessary, because you have forgotten God. Dt. …
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