that should he own and say that he was a wicked man, a hypocrite, and destitute of the grace of God, he should not only speak against himself, but, contrary to his conscience, say an untruth, and not do justice to his character.
Some read the words without an interrogation, as Mr. Broughton,"for my right I must be a liar;''that is, for vindicating my right, seeking and endeavouring to do myself justice, and clear myself from false imputations, I am reckoned a liar.
And to this purpose is the paraphrase of Aben Ezra,"because I seek judgment, they say that I lie.'