Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's Exposition
But they that wait upon the Lord,.... As children on their parents, to do them honour, to obey their commands, and receive food and blessings from them; as servants on their masters, to know their…
Barnes' Notes
Even the youths shall faint - The most vigorous young men, those in whom we expect manly strength, and who are best suited to endure hardy toil. They become weary by labor. Their powers are soon…
Here, I. The prophet reproves the people of God, who are now supposed to be captives in Babylon for their unbelief and distrust of God, and the dejections and despondencies of their spirit under their…
Cambridge Bible
Even the youths shall faint Better: And though youths faint and are weary and choice young men stumble (the protasis to Isa 40:40). Natural strength at its best is exhausted, but
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture