In that day shall he swear, saying, I will not be an healer; for in my house is neither bread nor clothing: make me not a ruler of the people.
In that day shall he swear - literally, lift up; namely, his hand: the gesture used in solemn attestation. Or, his voice - i:e., answer: so the Vulgate.
I will not be an healer - of the body politic, incurably diseased (Isaiah 1:6).
For in my house (is) neither bread nor clothing - so as to relieve the people, and maintain a ruler's dignity. A nation's state must be bad indeed when none among men, naturally ambitious, is willing to accept office.