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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).
mine eye, &c.--denotes extreme weakness (compare Ps 6:7). grief--mingled sorrow and indignation (Ps 6:7). soul and...belly--the whole person.
These are, of course, figurative terms (compare Ps 7:6; 13:1, &c.). hidest--Supply "thine eyes" or "face."
Yet to God's banner they will rally, and pray that, led and sustained by His power (right hand, Ps 17:7; 20:6), they may be safe.
Let all know that the government of the world is ordered in justice, and they shall enjoy firm and lasting peace (compare Ps 72:3,7; Isa 9:6, 7).
(Compare Ex 16:11-15; Nu 11:4-9).
The additional effects of the storm here mentioned (compare Ex9:23-34) are consistent with Moses' account.
Exalted as-- high palaces--or, "mountains," and abiding as--the earth.
fat as grease--spiritually insensible (Ps 17:10; 73:7; Isa 6:10).
Sinners are termed "fools," because they think and act contrary to right reason (Ge 34:7; Jos 7:15; Ps 39:8; 74:18, 22). in his heart--to himself (Ge 6:12).
limited--as in Ps 78:19, 20. Though some prefer "grieved" or "provoked." The retreat from Kadesh (De 1:19-23) is meant, whether-- turned--be for turning back, or to denote repetition of offense.
mischief and spite--provocation and trouble of the sufferer (compare Ps 6:7; 7:14). committeth--or, "leaves (his burden) on Thee."
prepare, &c.--literally, "set themselves as in array." awake--(Compare Ps 3:7; 7:6), appeals to God in His covenant relation to His people (Ps 9:18).
Compare the similar fate of these (2Ch 20:23) with that of the foes mentioned in Jud 7:22, here referred to. They destroyed one another (Jud 4:6-24; 7:25). Human remains form manure (compare 2Ki9:3...
stubborn and rebellious--(De 21:18). set not their heart--on God's service (2Ch 12:14).
(Compare 1Sa 4:17); and there were, doubtless, others. made no lamentation--either because stupefied by grief, or hindered by the enemy.
a wind...again--literally, "a breath," thin air (compare Ps103:16; Jas 4:14).
the chief--literally, "the firstlings." The ascending climax passes from the food of man to man himself. The language here is quoted from Ps 78:51.
Literally, "lusted a lust" (quoted from Nu 11:4, Margin). Previously, there had been impatience as to necessaries of life; here it is lusting (Ps 78:18).
caterpillar--the Hebrew name, from its voracity, and that of-- locust--from its multitude.
evil angels--or, "angels of evil"--many were perhaps employed, and other evils inflicted.
following...ewes, &c.--literally, "ewes giving suck" (compare Isa40:11). On the pastoral terms, compare Ps 79:13.
An honest man's principles are fixed, therefore his way is plain.
guide--to lead, as a shepherd (Pr 6:7; Ps 78:52). perverseness--ill-nature. destroy--with violence.