I bearkned and heard] The speech either of the Prophet, or of God himself, implying his longing expectation and earnest desire of their repentance: expressed by a phrase borrowed from the practise of men that are wont diligently and constantly to listen after that which they much desire to hear. Psalms 85. 8. Isaiah 50:4. they spake not aright] Chap. 23: 10. every one turned to his course] Heb. a man: as Chap. 1. 16. and 6. 3. as the horse rusheth into the battell] They runne headlong after their own lusts and fancies, like an head-strong horse; and will not be restrained. Job 39:21-25. Chap. 2. 23. 24.