As smoke is driven away—that is, by the wind. Smoke—vapor, easily disturbed and moved by the slightest breath of air—represents an …

Smoke. — The figure of the vanishing smoke has occurred before ; for that of the melting wax, see Psalms 97:5. Both figures are to…

The courtiers of God should be clothed in the silks of joy, and be bright with the jewelry of rejoicing.

As smoke is driven away, so drive [them] away
This both describes the character of wicked men, Christ's enemies; as …

None ever hardened his heart against God and prospered. God is the joy of his people; therefore, let them rejoice when they come before him. He who…