Matthew Poole and continuators on Habakkuk 1:16

16 Therefore they sacrifice unto their net , and burn incense to their drag : because by them their portion is fat , and their meat plenteous .

Because they prosper and thrive, in which they should see and acknowledge thy wife, and mighty Providence.

Idolize and pay divine honours; ascribe the praise of his Victories and acquired glory.

To his own contrivances, diligence, and power, as if the Fisher-man should make his Net his God, and offer Sacrifice for a good draught of Fishes taken, to the Net that took them.

Another part of Divine honour, and mostly used in giving thanks and Praises.

To their Policy and Power their own Counsel, conduct and Arms, exprest in the Metaphor of a Fishermans drag.

State, condition, or interest.

The great and flourishing.

The Revenues of the Kingdom in general, and the Revenues of particular subjects, especially of the Commanders, and Military Officers; those who help to spread, draw, and empty the Net.

Heb. [illegible: 1 letter]at.

Abundant, that it might seem a sufficient provision, as well as a pleasant mess, sufficient for quantity as sweet in quality. It is like these self admirers did not onely eat the fat of the land they wasted, but laid up in store for themselves.

Marginal references: Or, dainty.