i. 6) that "the way of the ungodly shall perish;" that is, not only

shall they not reach their end, but their very way shall die down and perish. They shall cease to take an interest in it. But this passage goes deeper. It says the path of righteousness is life itself, and then, contrasting them with the wicked, it says, _"their way is a path," i.e.,_ it leads somewhere; and then implies that all other ways are _"a death."_ These are striking truths. Immortality is a _path._ It travels the ages. It begins among believers. It is itself its destiny. Impenitence is _"a death."_ It travels no where. The very mind of the impenitent can announce no terminus for his way-worn tread.--_Miller._

NOTE.--It will be seen from the foregoing remarks that Miller translates the latter clause of this verse, _"The way is a path, not a death."_

HOMILY ON THE ENTIRE CHAPTER.

On the true wisdom of the children of God as it ought to appear (1) In the _home,_ under the forms of good discipline, diligence, and contentment (vers. 1-11); (2) In the _State,_ or in the intercourse of citizens, under the forms of truthfulness, justice, and unfeigned benevolence (vers. 12-22); (3) In the _Church,_ or in the _religious life,_ as a progressive knowledge of God, a diligent devotion to prayer, and striving after eternal life (vers. 23-28).--_Lange's Commentary._

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