He hath forsaken his covert, as the lion] He is come abroad, as a lion, to range about for his prey, Chap. 4. 7. & 49. 19. and 50. 44.
their land is desolate] Heb. a desolation. Vers. 11. 18.
because of the fiercenesse] Heb. heat. or, fervour. Isaiah 13:13.
of the oppressour] Or, oppressing sword. as Chap. 46. 16. & 50. 16. the sword that maketh havock.
because of his fierce anger] Vers. 37.