8. And —that is, Notwithstanding. Yet I am . . . rich —I regard not what the prophets say: I am content with my state, as I am rich ( Revelation 3:17 ). Therefore, in just retribution, this is the very language of the enemy in being the instrument of Israel's punishment. Revelation 3:17- : : "They that sell them say . . . I am rich. " Far better is poverty with honesty, than riches gained by sin. my labours —my gains by labor. they shall find none —that is, none shall find any. iniquity . . . that were sin —iniquity that would bring down the penalty of sin. Ephraim argues, My success in my labors proves that I am not a guilty sinner as the prophets assert. Thus sinners pervert God's long-suffering goodness ( Matthew 5:45 ) into a justification of their impenitence (compare Matthew 5:45- : ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-9" class="com-number"
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