OLD TESTAMENT

Wisdom 5:17

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He will take his zeal as complete armor, and will make the whole creation his weapons to punish his enemies:

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Verse 17. Crown. The Scripture thus represents the glory of the blessed, because there is nothing more desirable than independence. But the happiness of the elect will be to throw their crowns at the foot of God’s throne, (Revelation 7:10. Calmet.) in whom they find every advantage. Saint Augustine ser. i. de vit. apost.

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