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Joseph was sent of God (Ge 45:5).
for his name's sake--(Eze 20:14).
(Compare Ps 35:7; 69:4).
God's exaltation enhances His condescension;
The repetitions imply earnestness.
Even the most powerful men are less to be trusted than God.
(Compare Ps 119:86, 87, 95).
A residence in these remote lands pictures his miserable condition.
The epithet proud added to waters denotes insolent enemies.
(Compare Ps 1:1).
(Compare Ps 31:15-20).
(Compare Ps 23:3; 119:156).
(Compare Ps 37:17; 54:4).
(Compare Ps 92:1; 135:3).
heavens [and] heights--are synonymous.
An ascription of praise to a delivering God, whose favor is an efficient benefit.
(Compare Ps 2:6; 3:4).
The want of it is illustrated by the prevalence of deceit and instability.
The counsels or devices of his heart afford no relief.
liftest me up--to safety and honors.
thy counsel--or plan.
Their whole conduct is that of violence and fraud.
In the greatest dangers. in this--that is, then, in such extremity.
bones--framework of the body.
Even the members of the body needed to hold weapons are destroyed.
(Compare Ps 22:19).
The most violent civil commotions are illustrated by the greatest physical commotions.