The first part denounces the destruction of Edom, dwelling upon the injuries they inflicted upon the Jews. The second foretells the restoration of the Jews, and the latter glories of the church. Destruction to come upon Edom. Their offences against Jacob. All the enemies of God's church shall be disappointed in the things they stay themselves on.
Carnal security ripens men for ruin, and makes the ruin worse when it comes.
Those that make flesh their trust, arm it against themselves. God will justly deny those understanding to keep out of danger, who will not use their understandings to keep out of sin. Their barbarous conduct towards Judah and Jerusalem, is charged upon them. Sin, thus looked upon in the glass of the commandment, will appear exceedingly sinful. Those have a great deal to answer for, who are idle spectators of the troubles of their neighbours, when able to be active helpers.