taketh pleasure in his people The deliverance which they have experienced is the proof of the renewal of His favour. Cp. Psalms 147:11; Isaiah 54:7-8; Isaiah 60:10.

headorneth the meek with salvation Through humiliation Israel has learnt humility; and now Jehovah restores their prosperity. Beautifyor adorn is a word frequently used of the restoration of Israel in the later Chapter s of Isaiah (Isaiah 55:5; Isaiah 60:7; Isaiah 60:9; Isaiah 60:13, A.V. glorifyor beautify). Salvationis not to be limited to victory(R.V. marg.), but denotes welfare and prosperity generally.

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