Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit: thou art near in their mouth, and far from their reins.
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Gill's Exposition
Thou hast planted them,.... In the land of Canaan, fixed the bounds of their habitation, given them a firm and comfortable settlement; for all the good things, even of the wicked, come from God:…
Barnes' Notes
Their veins - i. e., their heart. The reins were regarded by the Jews as the seat of the affections.
The prophet doubts not but it would be of use to others to know what had passed between God and his soul, what temptations he had been assaulted with and how he had got over them; and therefore he…
Cambridge Bible
planted The same metaphor is used of the whole nation, 2Sa 7:10. The figure of a tree is worked out in the verse. They have been placed in security and have prospered throughout life. We may compare…
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