Pro 28:15, Eze 22:27, Amo 3:4, Mic 2:2 | JFB | STEP | 15. The rapacity and cruelty of such beasts well represent some wicked men (compare ).

Proverbs 28:15

15. The rapacity and cruelty of such beasts well represent some wicked men (compare Ps 7:2; 17:12).

Ezekiel 22:27

27. princes—who should have employed the influence of their position for the people's welfare, made "gain" their sole aim.

wolves—notorious for fierce and ravening cruelty (Mic 3:2, 3, 9-11; Joh 10:12).

Amos 3:4

4. The same idea as in Mt 24:28. Where a corrupt nation is, there God's instruments of punishment are sure also to be. The lion roars loudly only when he has prey in sight.

Will a young lion cry out . . . if he—the "lion," not the "young lion."

have taken nothing?—The young lion just weaned lies silent, until the old lion brings the prey near; then the scent rouses him. So, the prophet would not speak against Israel, if God did not reveal to him Israel's sins as requiring punishment.

Micah 2:2

2. Parallelism, "Take by violence," answers to "take away"; "fields" and "houses," to "house" and "heritage" (that is, one's land).