39. Again, they are minished &c.] At another time, God sees fit to alter the course of his providence, to lessen their numbers, and to humble them by various afflictions and calamities, or by the hands of tyrannical oppressors. Travell. Bp. Patrick. 40. — causeth them to wander &c.] The meaning is either, He bringeth them into difficulties, so that they know not what course to take; or, He banisheth them from their courts and kingdoms, and foreteth them to flee into desolate wildernesses. Poole.