Then cried he upon me, and spake unto me, saying, Behold, these that go toward the north country have quieted my spirit in the north country.
Ver. 8. Then cried he upon me] That I might the better observe it, since he spake it with such great vehemence.
Have pacified my spirit] i.e. Perfecerunt voluntatem meam, as the Chaldee here hath it, they have done my work thoroughly, to my great contentment. When the Church's enemies are slaughtered God inviteth the birds and beasts to a feast, as it were for joy; and taketh as much delight in their just punishment as any man can do in a cup of generous wine; whence it is called the wine of God's wrath, Revelation 14:10; see Deuteronomy 28:63 .