Francis Patrick Kenrick

P. "When the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?" This clause is united with the pre- ceding in one sentence, so that it determines the evil days to be those in which the iniquity of his heels compasses him about. The Vulgate separates them, and puts this clause aCBrmativcly. St. Jerome puts two distinct notes of interrogation. Rosenmiiller explains it in this way: "the iniquity of those who lie in wait for me, shall encompass me." The term which signifies heel, with different punctuation means to supplant. The secret efforts of his enemies for his overthrow may be alluded to. Although this might be an occasion of fear, yet his confidence in divine protection supported him.