he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword, &c.] By sword and shaft is signified the power and efficacie of the doctrine of Christ. Psal. 45. 3, 5. Chap. 11. 4. &51. 16. Acts 2:37. Eph. 6. 17. Hebrews 4:12. Revelation 1:16. &Revelation 6:2. in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me] God hath taken me into his protection. Numbers 14:9. Psalms 17:8. &Psalms 31:20. &91. 1, 2. Chap 51. 16. made me a polished shaft] That pierceth quicker and deeper, then one rustie, or unpolished. Ezekiel 21:21. as a forbished sword. Ezekiel 21:9.