I create the fruit of the lips; peace] I make good, whatsoever I speak, or promise, Joshua 23:14. 1 Kings 8:15. Chap. 55. 11. Romans 4:21. 1 Thes. 5. 24. Hebrews 11:11. Or, I make the words of my messengers matters of peace; and a means of making peace, Chap. 52. 7. 2 Cor. 5. 19, 20. Ephes. 2. 14, 17. the fruit of the lips] Hebrews 13:15. peace, peace] Firm, sure, solid, constant peace. Chap. 26. 3. 1 Chronicles 12:18. to him that is farre off, and to him that is neare] As well to him that is abroad in captivitie, as to him that abideth yet at home. Or, both to Jew; a people neer to God, Psal, 148. 14. and to Gentile; who was formerly farre from him, Acts 2:38-39. Ephesians 2:17. Colossians 1:21. Chap. 56. 3. I will heal him] Vers. 17. Chap. 19. 22. & 30. 26. & 58. 8.