13. For, lo, he that formeth the mountains, &c.] For well thou knowest, there is no hoping to resist the power of the Almighty: it is He that formeth the mountains, and infuseth the spirit into man, and knoweth and de- VOL. II. 13. — the prudent shall keep silence in that time; &c.] Seeing that his admonitions will do no good to men wholly devoted to their own ways of unlawful gain, and will be injurious to such as rebuke them. Dr. Stokes. 14. — as ye have spoken.] Ye are wont to boast of your interest in the Lord, and of the promises made by Him to your fathers. Obedience is the condition required on your part to qualify you for his favour. W. Lowth.