Therefore hear now this, [thou that art] given to pleasures, that dwellest carelessly, that sayest in thine heart, I [am], and none else beside me; I shall not sit [as] a widow, neither shall I know the loss of children:
Ver. 8. Thou that art given to pleasure.] Delisatula; It is not good to take pleasure in pleasure; no, not to go as far here as we may. Verecunda sunt omnia initia peecati, Sin seemeth modest at first, &c.
Thou sayest in thine heart, I am,] sc., The lady of the world. Heathen Rome was called by the heathens, Terrarum dea gentiumque. Rome Papal saith as much. Rev 17:4
And none else besides me,] i.e., None worth speaking of. The Jesuits brag in like sort of their transcendent learning, and profess skill beyond the periphery of possible knowledge.
I shall not sit as a widow,] i.e., Be bereft of my monarchy, which is, as it were, my husband.
Neither shall I know the loss of children.] I shall not cease to subdue countries and kingdoms, which are added unto me as so many children.