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They know not, neither do they understand; They walk to and fro in darkness: All the foundations of the earth are shaken.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

They know not, neither will they understand – This is designed still further to characterize the magistrates at the time referred to in th…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Here we imagine a pause—that interval between warning and judgment which is God’s pity and humanity’s opportunity; but the plea falls dead, without…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

They know not, neither do they understand. After reminding princes of their duty, the Psalmist complains that, due to their infatuation, h…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

They knew not
The Targum adds, to do well. This is to be understood of unjust judges and wicked magistrates, who kno…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Magistrates are the mighty in authority for the public good. Magistrates are ministers of God's providence, for maintaining order and peace, and pa…

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