On the wicked he will rain blazing coals; fire, sulfur, and scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 6. Arise, and redeem lost man; (Theod.) or, protect my servants ( Calmet.) from such insolent oppressors. Bible.—Regard. This may be put in the mouth of the afflicted. Calmet.—“I will place my confidence in the Saviour, and will act boldly in him.” Bible.—His promises give me full assurance, verse 7. The Hebrew seems to be incorrect, and very different from what the ancients read. Calmet.—Saint Jerome has, “I will place their aid in salvation;” ( Bible.) which he explains of Jesus Christ. See Isaiah 12:2. Calmet.—Moderns insert many words. “I will save him, that hey may learn to trust in me.” German.—“I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.” Prot. Or “would ensnare him.” Margin. We may better translate, “I will put in safety, the Lord will act freely herein;” or, “safety which will act freely upon him,” the poor. Bert.—“I will raise up a Saviour, who with his breath will destroy the wicked.” Prin. disc.