Psa 32:9, 49:20, 73:22 | JFB | STEP | 9. The latter clause, more literally, "in that they come not near thee"; that is, because they will not come, &c., unless forced by bit and bridle.

‏ Psalms 32:9

9. The latter clause, more literally, "in that they come not near thee"; that is, because they will not come, &c., unless forced by bit and bridle.

20. (Compare Psa 49:12). The folly is more distinctly expressed by "understandeth not," substituted for "abideth not."

21-22. He confesses how--

foolish--literally, "stupid," and

ignorant--literally, "not discerning," had been his course of thought.