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Job 22:23

Western Saints

Gregory the Dialogist

If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacle. That the faithful people have gone away from God is the opinion of heretics, because they see it opposed to their preachings; which same, when they see it afflicted with present calamities, they endeavour, as if by admonition, to draw to their Maker's Grace, saying, If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up. …

Morals on the Book of Job, Book XVI ↗

Thomas Aquinas

He shows in what manner he will experience these "best of fruits" saying, "If you will return to the Almighty," to believe in his omnipotence and you submit yourself to him, "he will rebuild you," as if to say: The prosperity of your house which was destroyed will be restored. …

Commentary on Job ↗