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Psalms 55:10

Western Saints

Thomas Aquinas

"Day and night." Here he shows in particular. In every city there are three things: namely, walls that surround it, the central habitation, and the public squares. And the Philosopher distinguishes three classes of men. By walls are understood the rulers and magnates of the city, who protect the people as walls protect the city. Prov. 25: "Like a city open and without surrounding walls," etc. Is. 62: "Upon your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen," that is, rulers and governors. Is. …

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