For my names sake] That is, for mine owne sake; Vers. 11. Chap. 43. 25, Ezek. 36, 31. Psalm. 106. 8. As it was my free mercy, that I chose thee at first, Deut. 7. 7-8, and 9. 4-6. so it is my free mercy, that I now spare thee and save thee, Psalms 106:45. Lamentations 3:22. Or, for my names sake, by which thou art called; vers. 1. because thou art accounted my people. Chap. 64. 9. Jeremiah 14:9. for my praise] For mine own honour and glory; vers. 11. Or, that I may have a people to serve and praise me, Psal. 130. 3 4. Chap. 43. 21. and 64. 11. will I, &c.] Psalms 78:38. refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off] Or, seal to thee, (assure thee) that I will not cut thee off.