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Psalms 109:15

Western Saints

Augustine of Hippo

"And that, because he remembered not to act mercifully" [Psalm 109:15]; either Judas, or the people itself. But "remembered not" is better understood of the people: for if they slew Christ, they might well remember the deed in penitence, and act mercifully towards His members, whom they most perseveringly persecuted. For this reason he saith, "but persecuted the poor man and the beggar" [Psalm 109:16]. …

Exposition on Psalm 109 ↗