man and beast be covered] According to the custome of those dayes, the beasts they used to ride upon, and imployed for carriage, were wont to be covered and trapped: but in time of mourning they took those ornaments off, and covered them with hair-cloth and ragged clothing. crie mightily unto God] He willeth that the men should earnestly call unto God for mercy. is in their hands] Whereof he is guilty, as if his hands were soiled therewith.