Isaiah 39

Isaiah 39:1

Cease ye - Never admire or place your trust in man. Breath - Whose breath is quickly stopped and taken away. Wherein - What excellency is in him, considered in himself, and without dependence on God?

Isaiah 39:3

Cease ye - Never admire or place your trust in man. Breath - Whose breath is quickly stopped and taken away. Wherein - What excellency is in him, considered in himself, and without dependence on God?

Isaiah 39:4

The judge - The civil magistrates. The ancient - Whose wisdom was increased by long experience.

Isaiah 39:7

Oppressed - By thy command or permission of such childish rulers.

Isaiah 39:8

Thou hast - We are utterly undone, and have neither food nor raiment; but thou hast something left to support the dignity which we offer to thee. Under thine hand - To heal it.