Cry and howl, son of man: for it shall be upon my people, it [shall be] upon all the princes of Israel: terrors by reason of the sword shall be upon my people: smite therefore upon [thy] thigh.
Ver. 12. Cry and howl, son of man.] While others make mirth, as Eze 21:10 and are insolent against God. Mourners shall be marked, Eze 9:4 comforted. Isa 57:18
Smite therefore upon thy thigh.] See on Jeremiah 31:19 .