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Ask a Questionwait for the Lord--in expectation (Ps 27:14). watch for, &c.--in earnestness and anxiety.
(Compare Pr 27:2; Ro 12:16). fear...evil--reverentially regarding His law.
There may be occasion for us to justify ourselves, but not to praise ourselves.
Avoid self-praise.envy--or, "jealousy" (compare Margin; Pr 6:34), is more unappeasable than the simpler bad passions.
The "vessels" had been carried away to Babylon in the reign of Jeconiah (2Ki 24:13); also previously in that of Jehoiakim (2Ch36:5-7).
broken the yoke--I have determined to break: referring to Jeremiah's prophecy (Jer 27:12).
(Jer 44:27). The same God who, as it were (in human language), was on the watch for all means to destroy, shall be as much on the watch for the means of their restoration.
utterly bald--literally, "bald with baldness." The Phoenician custom in mourning; which, as being connected with heathenish superstitions, was forbidden to Israel (De 14:1).
could not bear up into--"face" the wind, we let her drift--before the gale.
the days...new covenant with...Israel...Judah--The new covenant is made with literal Israel and Judah, not with the spiritual Israel, that is, believers, except secondarily, and as grafted on the...
justify you--approve of your views. mine integrity--which you deny, on account of my misfortunes.
judgment--my right. Job's own words (Job 13:18; 27:2).
lighten mine eyes--dim with weakness, denoting approaching death (compare 1Sa 14:27-29; Ps 6:7; 38:10).
With God's presence and aid he is sure of safety (Ps 10:6; 15:5; Joh12:27, 28; Heb 5:7, 8).
given me the necks--literally, "backs of the necks"; made them retreat (Ex 23:27; Jos 7:8).
(Compare Ps 35:27). love thy salvation--delight in its bestowal on others as well as themselves.
hidden ones--whom God specially protects (Ps 27:5; 91:1).
eyes lofty--a sign of pride (Ps 18:27). exercise myself--literally, "walk in," or "meddle with."
serve...till it--The same Hebrew root expresses "serve" and "till," or "cultivate." Serve ye the king of Babylon, and the land will serve you [Calvin].
(Eze 23:27). that all...may be taught not to do, &c.--(De 13:11).
lamentation--a funeral dirge, eulogizing her great attributes, to make the contrast the greater between her former and her latter state.
falling headlong, &c.--This information supplements, but by no means contradicts, what is said in Mt 27:5.
camels--These were probably in the countries east of the Jordan, and hence an Ishmaelite and Nazarite were appointed to take charge of them.
determined--(Job 7:1; Isa 10:23; Da 9:27; 11:36).
stretcheth...hand--wielding the spear, as a bold rebel against God (Job 9:4; Isa 27:4).
cast--namely, thunderbolts (Job 6:4; 7:20; 16:13; Ps 7:12, 13).
(Job 13:27). marketh--narrowly watches (Job 14:16; 7:12; 31:4).
meditation--moanings of that half-uttered form to which deep feeling gives rise--groanings, as in Ro 8:26, 27.
wash mine hands--expressive symbol of freedom from sinful acts (compare Mt 27:24).
hide not thyself, &c.--(compare Ps 13:1; 27:9), withhold not help.