And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing – Are regarded as nothing in comparison with him. Compare Isaiah 40:15,…

Now the opposite clause is added to complete the contrast. Although it follows that nothing is firm or solid in mankind, this principle nevertheles…

And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing ,
&c.] That is, by the most high God, in comparison of h…

Pride and self-conceit are sins that beset great men. They tend to take that glory to themselves which is due to God only. While the proud word was…