His watchmen are blinde] Their prophets or rulers, as well ecclefiasticall as civill; Chap. 62. 6. Jeremiah 6:17. Ezekiel 3:17. & 33. 2, 7. that should watch the approach of the enemie, are blinde; Chap. 42. 19. and any enemie therefore may safely and quietly come in upon them. See Ezek. 34. 5, 8. all ignorant] Hosea 4:6. they are all dumb dogs, &c.] The same prophets, who as wakefull mastives should give warning of the thiefs approaching to the house, or the wolves to the flock; are either dumb, or drunk, or fast asleep. they cannot bark] By admonishing the people of their sinnes: Chap. 58. 1. and forewarning them of evils imminent for the same. Ezekiel 3:18. 19. sleeping] Or, dreaming. or, talking in their sleep. or, snorting.