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Lamentations 3:48

Western Saints

Gregory the Dialogist

Differently to be admonished are those who deplore sins of deed, and those who deplore sins of thought. For those who deplore sins of deed are to be admonished that perfected lamentations should wash out consummated evils, lest they be bound by a greater debt of perpetrated deed than they pay in tears of satisfaction for it. …

The Book of Pastoral Rule, Part 3, Chapter 29 ↗

Thomas Aquinas

Benevolence on the enemy's part, excitement against indications of evil inflicted by the enemy, are here viewed. First is noticed the preparation for capturing, second, the captivity itself. To the idea, preparation for capturing, three more references are made. First is the enemies' preparation: "All our enemies rail against us." That is, as if to devour us. …

Commentary on Lamentations ↗