Which forsaketh the guide of her youth, and forgetteth the covenant of her God.
Ver. 17. Which forsaketh the guide of her youth.] That is, Her husband; as Helena, Herodias, Bernice, Act 25:13 and other odious harlots. Adulterium quasi ad alterum, vel ad alterius torum. a This wanton never wants one, though her husband be ever so near.
And forgetteth the covenant of her God.] Marriage is a mixed covenant, partly religious and partly civil: the parties tie themselves first to God, and then to one another. The bond is made to God, who also will be ready enough to take the forfeiture. For whores and adulteresses God will judge. Heb 13:3
a Becman.