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Psalms 28:5

Western Saints

Augustine of Hippo

"For they have not had understanding in the works of the Lord" [Psalm 28:5]. And whence is it clear that this has befallen them? From this forsooth, "for they have not had understanding in the works of the Lord." This very thing, in truth, has been, even now, their recompense, that in Him whom they tempted with malicious intent as a Man, they should not recognise God, with what design the Father sent Him in the Flesh. "And the works of His hands." Nor be moved by those visible works, which are laid out before their very eyes. …

Exposition on Psalm 28 ↗

Thomas Aquinas

"Because they did not understand the works of the Lord, the works of his hands," etc. Above the Psalmist set forth the punishment due to the wicked and its equity; here next he sets forth the perpetuity of this punishment: and he does two things in this verse. First he touches on the irreparability of the punishment; second, the cause. …

Exposition on the Psalms of David ↗