He, &c. The hypocrite, or the secure and prosperous sinner, may think himself degraded when he is compared to a rush or flag. Compare him, then, to a flourishing and well-rooted tree, which spreads its branches in a fair garden. Yet, even then, shall he suddenly wither and come to nothing. Is green before the sun Flourisheth in the world publicly, and in the view of all men. And his branch shooteth forth His children, who are here mentioned as additions, not only to his comfort, but also to his strength and safety. In his garden A place where it is defended from those injuries to which the trees of the field are subject, and where, besides the advantages common to all trees, it hath peculiar helps from the art and industry of men. So he supposes this man to be placed in the most desirable circumstances.
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Job 8:16
16 He is green before the sun, and his branch shooteth forth in his garden.