Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and [let] his portion [be] with the beasts in the grass of the earth:
Ver. 15. Nevertheless, leave the stump of his roots.] Which, having life still in it, may shoot out again. a
Even with a band of iron and brass.] Hic ab arbore desilit angelus ad personam. This band intimateth Nebuchadnezzar's madness; for mad folk use to be bound.
Let his portion be with the beasts.] Turn him agrazing among beasts, for his beastly conditions.
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