George Leo Haydock, on Ps 77:31

“And the wrath of God came upon them. And he slew the fat ones amongst them, and brought down the chosen men of Israel.”

“Israel. St. Jerome applies this to those who receive unworthily, particularly if they be priests, 1 Corinthians xi. 29. (Calmet) — God selected the most guilty (Berthier) having allowed them to feast for a whole month. (Worthington) — Then he brought down by death, or “hindered,” as it were, “by shackles,” (Septuagint) the most valiant. (Haydock)”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.