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What the Fathers say
Western Saints
Augustine of Hippo
"Let all mine enemies be ashamed and vexed" [Psalm 6:10]. He said above, "depart from me all you:" which can take place, as it has been explained, even in this life: but as to what he says, "let them be ashamed and vexed," I do not see how it can happen, save on that day when the rewards of the righteous and the punishments of the sinners shall be made manifest. For at present so far are the ungodly from being ashamed, that they do not cease to insult us. …
Thomas Aquinas
Next, when he says "Let them be ashamed," he sets forth the fate of the enemies. As if it were said: you tell your enemies, "Depart." But what will become of them when they depart from you? Certainly, "Let them be ashamed," etc. These words can be explained in a good sense and in a bad sense. If in a good sense, then they are spoken in the manner of a prayer. Here he asks four things for them: namely, shame for their sins, because this is the beginning of the amendment of life; Sir. …
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