+II. Unwise.+ 1. _Because the oppressor is held in universal abhorrence by men._ True it is that he possesses power, or he could not oppress, but sooner or later the power will be transferred to the hands of those whose rights he has trampled on, and the outburst of rejoicing at his overthrow is the revelation of the hidden hatred of which he has all along been the subject. 2. _Because he is an abomination to the Most High_ (verse 32). As there is in the noblest of human kind an intense loathing of those who use their power to the injury of others, so this feeling exists more strongly in the mind of God in proportion as his goodness and benevolence exceeds that of the most perfect man. This is not only declared in revelation, but is manifested in the retributions of Providence. Since Pharaoh and his hosts were overthrown in the Red Sea, God has been slaying "mighty kings" who have followed in Pharaoh's footsteps, because "He is good, and His mercy endureth for ever" (Psa. cxxxvi). 3. _Because of the contrast in the character, and in the present and future reward of the oppressor and the child of Wisdom._ The oppressor is "froward." He will not submit to the voice of instruction or correction, but will be his own absolute lord and master. His actions, if not his words, say: "Who is the Lord, that I should obey His voice?" The righteous are submissive to the Divine will--they are the "lowly," who are willing to learn of Him who was meek and lowly in heart (Matt. xi. 29). Such opposite characters must necessarily meet with opposite dealing from a righteous Ruler. It is a righteous law that "Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap" (Gal. vi. 7). With the froward Thou wilt show Thyself froward--with the merciful Thou wilt show Thyself merciful--are the curse and the blessing which rest respectively upon, not only the froward and lowly man, but upon those to whom they belong--their _house_--those who are bound to them in family relation. The scorn of the froward man reaps a harvest of scorn, but "grace" is the reward of lowliness and humility (verse 34). The contrast in the future inheritance is still greater. The present curse and blessing may not be always evident to onlookers, but the future glory and shame will be manifest to the universe (Matt. xxv. 31-36). _OUTLINES AND SUGGESTIVE COMMENTS._ Verse 32. The Lord will freely reveal to the righteous what He keeps from others--the truths and promises, the blessings and joys of His covenant of peace, secret to the soul that possesses them, intransferable, "passing all understanding," "unspeakable and full of glory."--_Wardlaw._