Vers. 6. they tell, to hide] or, of hiding, that is, impart their counsell one to another, how to hide [unspec 6] snares. they accomplish an exquisite search] or, a search searched out, that is, a curious diligent search. The Greek translateth, they are consumed searching out searches: meaning that they spend both their time and themselves, in searching out evils against the just. It may also be read, wee are consumed by the search searched out, meaning that in their judg∣ment wee cannot escape their snares. even the inmost] Hebr. and the inmost, that is, whatsoever any mans wit and deepe heart can finde out: or, So deepe (is) the inward part and heart of man.
Vers. 8. have beene] or, assuredly shall be: the time past being used for more certainty, as in Isa. [unspec 8] 9. 6. And by have beene, is meant the sure event and accomplishment of Gods judgements on them, with the continuance of the same. As the Hebrew word of being, signifieth to come to passe, or have event, 1 Sam. 4. 1. Iob 37. 6. and to continue to be, Dan. 1. 21. Esai. 66. 2. Ruth 1. 2.
Vers. 9. they have caused them every one] Hebr. caused him: which being spoken of many, as in [unspec 9] this place, meaneth them all severally, to one man. to fall, &c.] or to stumble downe: signifying, that Gods strokes should have effect to overthrow them by their owne devices. betake them∣selves to flight] or, shall wander about in their flight; which noteth great feare and unstaied∣nesse, (which the Greeke therefore turneth, are troubled) and is meant of the wicked, their favou∣rites.