the nations, &c.] This is further added, to teach them, neither to fear man, nor to trust in any but God onely. Chap. 51. 7, 8, 12. Psalms 62:8. 9. and 146. 3, 4. as a drop of a bucket] That hangeth on it, when it is drawn up; or that falleth beside, or stayeth behind, when the water is poured out, and yet diminisheth not the measure. dust of the balance] That hangeth on the scale, and yet altereth not the weight; or stayeth in it, after the spice, weighed in it, is powred out: a thing of no considerable worth, or weight. Psalms 62:9. the isles] Or, countries. Chap. 41. 1.