1. Isles - The Gentile nations, as this word, used Isaiah xlii, 4, is expounded, Matt. xii, 21.

2. Darkness - A dark cloud doth encompass him.

6. Heavens - The angels, yea God himself from heaven.

7. Confounded - Let them be ashamed of their folly. Gods - All you whom the Gentiles have made the objects of their worship.

8. Zion - Thy people dwelling in Zion or Jerusalem, to whom Christ came. Heard - The fame of thy judgments, and the setting up the kingdom of the Messiah.

11. Light - Joy and happiness. Sown - Is laid up for them.