An exposition with practical observations continued upon the thirty second, the thirty third, and…An exposition with practicall observations continued upon the thirty second, the thirty third, and…

So much from that consideration of the Text, as to a Nation, When he giveth quietness, who can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? Whether it be against a Nation, Or against a man only.

As this verse respects a man only, or a single person, it is expounded two or three ways.

As this verse respects a man only, or a single person, it is expounded two or three wayes.

First, Of Oppressors and wicked men; as if he had said, When God will give a wicked man quietness or prosperity in his sinful way, who can make his estate troublous, or trouble him in his estate? He shall be quiet while the will of God is to suffer him to be so; and if God once hide his face from him, that is,¹ declareth displeasure against him, who can behold him? that is, who among the mightiest of wicked oppressors, can lift himself up against, or stand before God?

1. 1Si deus pacem tribuat impiis, quis illius providentiam & arcana judicia co•d mnare aud bit. Gregor. Philip.Si deus pacem tribuat impiis, quis illius providentiam & arcana iudicia co•d mnare aud bit. Gregor. Philip.