OLD TESTAMENT

Psalms 111:10

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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

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Verse 10. The wicked. The devil, enraged to see the converts to Christianity, (Saint Athanasius) or the Jews, (Saint John Chrysostom) instigated by him. Bible.—All the damned shall rapine at the happiness of the elect, (Saint Augustine) as the Babylonians did, when they beheld the prosperity of those who had been captives. Calmet.

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