they grow] Heb. they go on. Genesis 26:13. thou art neare in their mouth, &c.] They professe thee in word; but denie thee in heart and deed, Psalms 14:1. & Psalms 53:1. Titus 1:16. Or, professe themselves to be thy people, a people neer to thee, Psalms 148:14. when as they bear no hearty affection to thee, Isaiah 29:13. & Isaiah 48:1. & Isaiah 58:2. Psal. 78. 34, 37. and] Or, but. as Isaiah 29:13. Chap. 1. 19.