5. — because of my foolishness.] Meaning, the affliction had been justly brought upon him by his sin foolishly committed. Bp. Hall. 33. The Lord will not leave &c.] God will find means to clear his innocence, though he be pronounced guilty by his enemies. Dr. Wells. — nor condemn him] Nor suffer him to be condemned. Edwards. 35. — like a green bay tree.] This should rather be rendered, as in the margin, "like a flourishing tree in its native soil." Green. The original simply signifies, "a native tree;" a tree growing in its native soil, not having suffered by transplantation: such a tree spreads itself luxuriantly. Script. illust. Expos. Ind.