And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do [exploits].
Ver. 32. And such as do wickedly against the covenant.] Apostates sin not common sins, as Korah and his complices died not common deaths. Forsakers of the covenant Dan 11:30 will soon become wicked doers against the covenant, as here, till they become altogether filthy. Psalms 53:3 1 Peter 2:20 ; 1 Peter 2:22 Matthew 12:43 ; Mat 12:45 Luk 9:62
“ - non debet aratro,
Dignum opus exercens, vultum in sua terga referre. ”
- Sedulius.
But the people that do know their God.] The faithful Hassideans and zealots, who know and worship their God aright, these shall persevere, and overcome all allurements and fears of the world; Irritamenta et terriculamenta.