In lifting up thyself; either,
1. By rebellion or sedition against the king last mentioned. Or,
2. By anger or wrath, of which he speaks in the next verse. But this verse hath no necessary dependence either upon the foregoing or following verse. Or,
3. Through thy pride, which makes men carry themselves very foolishly, and scornfully, and injuriously, and is the root of contention, as was observed, Proverbs 13:10. Thought evil, i.e. designed any mischief or injury against thy neighbour. Lay thine hand upon thy mouth, to wit, to shut it. Be silent, as this phrase is used, Job 21:5, Job 29:9. Restrain thyself, do not speak one word, much less do any thing tending to the accomplishment of it; do not open thy mouth to justify or excuse it, but silently and seriously consider the evil of it, and repent of it, and do so no more.