His decree; or, his bound or limits, to wit, those parts of the earth which border upon it. Not pass his commandment, i.e. not overflow the earth. Appointed, or laid, the foundations o the earth; either,
1. The centre of the earth; or,
2. The earth itself, which is the foundation of the world; or rather,
3. The firm standing of the earth upon its foundations, notwithstanding all the assaults which the waters of the sea or within the earth make against it; which is a singular work of God's providence.