They have sown wheat, but shall reap thorns: they have put themselves to pain, [but] shall not profit: and they shall be ashamed of your revenues because of the fierce anger of the LORD.
Ver. 13. They have sown wheat.] The prophets have, say some, but to no profit.
They shall put themselves to pain.] Or, They are sick, sc., for the affliction of Joseph. as Amo 6:6 See Trapp on " Amo 6:6 " Others a interpret it of the Jews, who sought to help themselves by this means and that, but lost their labours and their hopes together.
Because of the fierce anger of the Lord.] Quo laeso nihil est illaesum, tutum, et fidum hominibus.
a Vatab.