therefore will I put my hook in thy nose, &c.] Because thou ariest thy self, as a devouring fish, or a ravenous beast, or an headstrong horse; I will take thee with mine hook, and I will bridle thee, and lead thee which way I list, Chap. 30. 28. Ezekiel 29:4. Amos 4:2. hook in thy nose, &c.] As they use to deal with bears. and Bufanes or, as with fish, Job 41:1. my bridle in thy lips] As they use to deal with horses and mules, Psalms 32:9. James 3:3. turn thee back, &c.] Vers. 34.