1 Kings 2:2

I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man;

Ver. 2. I go the way of all the earth.] Behold, I die, as Genesis 48:21 .

Be thou strong, therefore, and show thyself a man.] sc., In understanding and courage, 1Co 14:20 making up thy want of years by thy virtues, and not prevaricating either for fear or favour. The least deviation in the greatest and highest orb is both most sensible and most dangerous.