Ezekiel 27:1-36 The word of the LORD came again to me, saying,… The men of the world are wise, choosing the fittest places for their own advantage and interest. Let us learn so much of the men of the world, to be wise for our spiritual interest, and seat ourselves near the waters of the sanctuary, that so, trading with God and Christ, we may abound with spiritual treasure. 2. Outward excellences lift up men's hearts, beget vain confidences, and cause them to boast. This is the great wickedness of cities enriched by God, that they forget Him, and glory in external excellences. 3. No situation, strength, or outward advantage can secure proud cities. 4. Artists will put forth themselves to the utmost to show their skill. "Thy builders have perfected thy beauty"; they concealed not their art; what skill soever they had in architecture, they strove to manifest the same. (W. Greenhill, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: The word of the LORD came again unto me, saying, |
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