afraid of that which is high] To climb high, because of their weaknesse: or, they stoop down, as though they were afraid that something should fall upon them. fears shall be in the way] They shall tremble as they go, as if they were afraid of stumbling or falling. the almond-tree shall flourish] Their head shall be as white as the blossomes of an almond-tree. the grashopper shall be a burden] They shall be able to bear nothing. desire shall fail] Appetite to meat, and drink, and marriage. man goeth to his long home] To the grave, where he must lie long. the mourners go about the streets] Friends and kinred, and others that mourn for his death, Jeremiah 9:17.