he doth not afflict willingly] Heb. from his heart. See the like phrase 2 Kings 9:24. He taketh no delight in punishing his people; but doth what in that kinde he doth, enforced to it by their sins. Jeremiah 30:14. Or, doth not punish according to his might; but with regard to mans infirmitie. Job 37:23. Psal. 78. 38, 39. Isaiah 28:27.