They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree [are] the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
Ver. 22. They shall not build, and another inhabit.] They shall not provide for posterity alone, but live a long while to take benefit of their own labours.
For as the days of a tree are the days of my people,] i.e., Robusti atque diuturni; they shall be hearty, healthy, and long lasting, Psalms 52:9 ; Psa 92:13 even as if they had eaten of that tree of life in paradise.