Verse 3
3. The rod of the wicked Their scepter, the emblem of their oppressive power; or, perhaps, the measuring “rod,” as a sign of possession.
Shall not rest “Shall not” settle down, abide. Israel was feeling the pressure of the “rod” of Persian rule under Cambyses and succeeding reigns, through the intrigues and false representations of the Samaritans, (Ezra 4:0,) but faith saw it was transient.
Lot of the righteous This is an abstract and universal statement, applying to the righteous as such in all ages, but specially to the righteous nation God’s covenant people whose “lot,” or portion, fallen to them, was the land of Palestine, with the rights, civil and religious, of an independent people.
Lest the righteous This is the reason for the foregoing statement, namely, that the righteous may not be driven or seduced to take sides with unrighteousness in order to their protection and welfare.
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