“Qui ædificat domum suam impendiis alienis, quasi qui colligit lapides suos in hieme.”
“The congregation of the wicked is like tow wrapped together: and the end of them is a flame of fire to destroy them.”
“The congregation of wicked men is as tow wrapped together; And the end of them is a flame of fire.”
Winter. This season is unfit for building; so the man who borrows, may be forced to pay again (Calmet) before it is convenient for him. (Haydock) — Injustice will bring on ruin, Jeremias xxiii. 13. Some Greek copies have, “stones for a heap over his tomb,” as Achan and Absalom were treated. Reputation, or goods ill-acquired, will not continue long. (Worthington)