But it shall not be so - Most commentators translate, I know, says Jehovah, his arrogance, and the emptiness of his boastings; …

His lies will not thus effect it. —The Hebrew for “lies” has also, as in the margin, the meaning of “bars” or “staves” or “branche…

This verse is explained in various ways, at least the second clause. Some interpret it as, “His indignation, and not what is right;” then they add …

I know his wrath, says the Lord
Against the Jews, and other nations; what he has threatened to do unto them, and wou…