They shall lick the dust like a serpent, they shall move out of their holes like worms of the earth: they shall be afraid of the LORD our God, and shall fear because of you.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Serpents, (Genesis iii. 14.) out of respect or rage. (Calmet)
Converts shall humbly apply to the ministers of Christ to receive baptism and confirmation. (Theodoret; Sanct. lxvii.)