Verse 11
11. Let not him that girdeth on his harness boast This is a proverb whose force and aptness in this case was clear. Thus the Romans say: “Sing not the triumphal song before the victory.” Our translators supply harness where, perhaps, armour would be a better word, and better still to supply nothing, but render: Let not him that girds himself boast like one that ungirds. The military girdle is frequently alluded to in Scripture, and its use is shown in the annexed cut. It was not a mere sword-sash, but served also both to sustain and defend the body.
Be the first to react on this!
