Gregory the Dialogist

Also thou shalt lie down, and there shall be none to make thee afraid. Whosoever seeks present glory doubtless dreads contempt. He, who is ever agape after gain, is ever surely in fear of loss. For that object, the receiving of which is medicine to him, the loss thereof is his wounding, and as he is rivetted under fetters to things mutable and destined to perish, so he lies grovelling beneath, far apart from the stronghold of security. …

Morals on the Book of Job, Book X ↗

Thomas Aquinas

And so he then says, "You will rest and there will be no one to frighten you." In another way, the dead live in the memories of men because of the good deeds which they did while they were alive for which their life would be desirable. Addressing this he then says, "many intercede in longing for your face," that is, very many will earnestly desire your presence or show reverence for your tomb, remembering your good deeds.

Commentary on Job ↗