Women; either,
1. Properly so called, by their favour and power with the rulers; or,
2. Weak and effeminate rulers, such being called women both in sacred and profane writings. They which lead thee; thy rulers, civil and ecclesiastical, whose duty it is to show thee the right way. Or, as others, they that bless thee, i.e. thy false prophets, which flatter thee, and speak peace to thee. Destroy the way of thy paths; keep thee from the knowledge or practice of that way which leads to thy salvation, and mislead thee into evil courses, by their wicked counsels or examples.