He weakened my strength in the way; he shortened my days.
Ver. 23. He weakened my strength in the way] This is the complaint of the poor captives yet undelivered, In via, hoc est in vita, quia hic sumus viatores, in coelo comprehensores, here we are but on our way to heaven, and we meet with many discouragements.
He shortened my days] viz. According to my account; for otherwise in respect of God our days are numbered.
Stat sua cuique dies.