Notes, Critical and Explanatory, on the Holy Scriptures

H. P. " With the east wind." Bold and presumptuous sentiments and expressions are meant by these figures.

H. P. " lie putteth no truit in His saints." Their inconstancy and liability to fall are implied. This, however, is not to be understood of those who are in glory. Supra 4 : 18.

The things handed down from their fathers, wise men confess and hide not. This verse depends on the foregoing.

U. P. " The number of years is hidden to the oppressor." He knows not when he may be cut off.

This appears to be referred to God. The Divine breath blows away the wicked.

The translation is somewhat free. The imago of a vine casting its unripe grapes, and of an olive tree casting its blossoms, is employed to represent the wicked man, suddenly cast down from a high position.