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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Isaiah 55:12

Verse Isaiah 55:12. The mountains and the hills] These are highly poetical images to express a happy state attended with joy and exultation.

Ipsi laetitia voces ad sidera jactant

Intonsi montes: ipsae jam carmina rupes,

Ipsa sonant arbusta.

VIRG. Ecl. v. 61.

"The mountain tops unshorn, the rocks rejoice;

The lowly shrubs partake of human voice."

DRYDEN.

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  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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  • Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

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  • George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary

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  • Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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