Both soul and body. — Literally, from the soul even to the flesh. The metaphor is for a moment dropped, and the reality is unveiled.
As when a standardbearer fainteth. — The Authorised version represents the extremity of misery and exhaustion. The “standard-bearer” was chosen for his heroic strength and stature. When he “fainted” and gave way, what hope was there that others would survive? A more correct rendering, however, gives As a sick man pineth away.