Whoso... — The “informer” and the “haughty favourite” are no unknown characters in an Oriental court.
Proud heart. — Literally, broad, that is, extended with pride. (Comp. Proverbs 21:4.) But LXX. and Vulg., “insatiable.”
Will not I suffer. — In Hebrew a simple and expressive “I cannot,” to which we can supply “bear,” from Jeremiah 44:22. (Comp. Isaiah 1:13 : “I cannot away with.”)