Therefore - More simply “and.”

They are foolish - Or, they act foolishly , not having that knowledge which would enable them t…

Therefore. —Literally, And. The prophet makes for the poor the half-pitying plea of ignorance. Looking upon the ma es tha…

Therefore I said, Surely these are poor; they are foolish: for they know not the way of the Lord, nor the judgment of their God. I will get me …

Some think that the Prophet here makes an excuse for the people and, as far as he could, extenuates their fault; but they are greatly mistaken. For…

Then I said, surely these are poor, they are foolish The prophet, observing that reproofs and corrections in providence h…

None could be found who behaved as upright and godly men. But the Lord saw the true character of the people through all their disguises.

Here, he shows the malice of the rulers against the judgment of the prophet.