For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and unto diviners: but as for thee, the LORD thy God hath not suffered thee so [to do].
Ver. 14. Hath not suffered thee so to do.] He hath showed thee a more excellent way, and kept thee from these devoratory evils, as Tertullian calleth them; so ordering the matter, that "that evil one toucheth them not" with any deadly touch. 1Jn 5:18 For either he suffers not his to be tempted above strength, 1Co 10:13 or else he withholds the occasion, when temptation hath prevailed to procure consent and purpose, &c.