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Job 5:24

Western Saints

Gregory the Dialogist

And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace. And thou shalt visit thy likeness, and shalt not sin. In holy Scripture full peace is described in one way, and peace in its beginning in another. For 'Truth' gave to His Disciples peace in its beginning, when He said, Peace I leave with you; My peace I give unto you. And Simeon desired to have perfect peace, when he besought saying, Now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word. …

Morals on the Book of Job, Book VI ↗

Thomas Aquinas

Third, he speaks about the members of his household saying, "and you will know that your tent is at peace," because the members of your household will be at peace with each other. Fourth, he speaks about his wife in a special way saying, "Seeing your likeness you will not sin," as if to say: You will have a virtuous and peaceful wife with whom you can dwell intimately without sin.

Commentary on Job ↗