The people of thy holinesse] Or, Thine holy people. Chap. 64. 10. have possessed it but a little while] In respect of thy promise, that they should possesse it for ever; Genesis 17:8. & Genesis 26:3. & Genesis 28:13.Exodus 32:13. which yet was but conditionall. 2 Chronicles 33:8. Or, because a long time seemeth but a little, when it is once past. Job 9:25-26. Psal 90. 4. have troden down thy sanctuary] Either thine holy land; as Exodus 15:17. Jeremiah 12:10. Or, thine holy house. Psalms 74:3; Psalms 74:7. Lamentations 1:10.