I have not spoken in secret] Chap. 48. 16. But in publike, openly, Deuteronomy 5:22. &Deuteronomy 30:11. Jeremiah 3:12. John 18:20. in a dark place of the earth] As do the false gods, that give in dark tearms uncertain answers. Or that speak in dark corners, out of the ground, Chap. 8. 19. &29. 4. Seek ye me] Psalms 27:8. vers. 11. in vain] Not in vain; because I make good, what I promise them; whatsoever worldlings think of it, Job 21:15. and Job 22:17. Malachi 3:14. speak righteousnesse] Chap. 63. 1.