after that I was turned] Deuteronomy 30:2. I was instructed] Or, knew my self. Psalms 9:16. as Chap. 36. 19. I smote upon my thigh] In token of remorse, shame and detestation of my former wicked wayes, Ezekiel 21:12. I did bear the reproch of my youth] Of mine excesses committed in my younger dayes. Job 13:26. Psalms 25:7.