The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was thirsty, they prevented with their bread him that fled.
Ver. 14. Brought water to the thirsty.] Or, Bring forth water wherewith to meet the thirsty; with your bread prevent those that flee; be speedy and spontaneous in your beneficence. "Blessed is the man that considereth the poor and needy"; Psa 41:1 qui praeoccupat vocem petitari - which preventeth the request of the poor beggar; so Augustine rendereth it.