His breath, &c. This verse occurs in the Apocrypha (1 Mace. Psa 2:63); but why is it assumed that this verse is taken from the Book of Maccabees, instead of this verse in Maccabees being taken from this Psalm?
breath. spirit. Hebrew. ruach. App-9. Not the same word as in Psalms 150:6.
returneth. See Genesis 2:7; Genesis 3:19, and compare Ecclesiastes 12:7. Ecc 104:29.
earth. ground, or dust. Hebrew. 'adamah. Not. erez. the Earth.
thoughts. purposes, or plans.