How long, LORD? wilt thou be angry for ever? shall thy jealousy burn like fire?
Ver. 5. How long wilt thou be angry? &c.] Or, how long? wilt thou be angry for ever? The psalmist knew that the enemies were but God's executioners; and that if he were but once pacified, they should soon be put out of office.
Shall thy jealousy] viz. For our idolatry, Exo 20:3-5