Isa 9:13, 1Pe 5:6 | JFB | e4.org | 13-17. Second strophe. turneth not —the design of God's chastisements; not fulfilled in their case; a new cause for punishment ( ).

‏ Isaiah 9:13

13-17. Second strophe.

turneth not—the design of God's chastisements; not fulfilled in their case; a new cause for punishment (Jer 2:20; 5:3).

‏ 1 Peter 5:6

6. under the mighty hand—afflicting you (1Pe 3:15): "accept" His chastisements, and turn to Him that smiteth you. He depresses the proud and exalts the humble.

in due time—Wait humbly and patiently for His own fit time. One oldest manuscript and Vulgate read, "In the season of visitation," namely, His visitation in mercy.