Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,
Ver. 29. Begin to mock him, saying, &c.] Of all things, men love not to be jeered; for there is none but thinks himself worthy of some regard, and is therefore impatient of reproaches. If neither fear of God nor shame of men prevail with us, actum est.