Wherefore have I seen them dismayed [and] turned away back? and their mighty ones are beaten down, and are fled apace, and look not back: [for] fear [was] round about, saith the LORD.
Ver. 5. Wherefore have I seen them dismayed?] Surprised with a panic terror.
And are fled apace.] Heb., Fled to flight.
For fear was round about.] A proverbial form. Jer 6:25