holden my peace] Forborn executing judgement, and taking vengeance in behalf of my people. Psalms 50:21. & Psalms 83:1. now will I crie like a travelling woman] I will now hasten the execution of it with all speed, without further delay; as if I travelled and were in pain, untill it were executed. Chap. 1. 24. & 65. 6. Luke 12:50. destroy and devour] Heb. swallow, or sup up. Chap. 25. 8. & 28. 4. An allusion to ravenous wilde beasts, that suddenly shallow down what they have slain; or, slay and swallow at once. Psalms 124:3.