These verses set forth the vanity of earthly prosperity, even on a throne. Opinion as to their application is chiefly divided: some consider them a…

Becometh.— Instead of this translation, it is better to render, in his kingdom he was even poor; but there is ambiguity i…

For out of prison he comes to reign
That is, this is sometimes the case of a poor and wise child; he rises out of a …

People are never at ease and satisfied for long; they are fond of change. This is nothing new. Princes see themselves slighted by those they have e…