Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 3:14

14 The LORD will enter into judgment with the ancients of his People, and the Princes thereof: for ye have eaten up the vineyard ; the spoil of the poor is in your houses.

The Princes or Rulers, as it is explained in the next Clause, who are oft called Elders, because such were commonly and fitly chosen out of those who were ripe in years.

Destroyed in stead of preserving and dressing it, as you should have done.

The Church and Commonwealth of Israel, which is oft called Gods Vineyard, as Psal. 80. 8, 14, 15. Isa. 5. 1. Ier. 2. 21. &c. and here the vineyard, by way of eminency: or, the vineyard which was committed to your care to keep.

The Goods which you have violently taken away from the Poor.

Marginal references: Or, bur[illegible: 1+ letters]t up.