For in the day of trouble, he will keep me secretly in his pavilion. In the secret place of his tabernacle, he will hide me. He will lift me up on a rock.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 5. The works, (in opera.) The preposition seems redundant, though ( Bible.) it was probably in both places, to insinuate that attention is requisite. The Jews perished, because they would not know the things that were for their peace. Lu. 19:42. Their city in ruins, is an emblem of the sinner’s utter destruction.—Thou shalt. Hebrew “he will.” Bert.—The Chaldees gave supreme honour to idols, neglecting the true God. Their punishment was at hand. Kimchi. Calmet.—Ignorance will prove no excuse, when people might be informed. God will save none, without their co-operation. Worthington.