Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 44:25

25. That frustrateth the tokens of the liars , and maketh diviners mad , that turneth wise men backward , and maketh their knowledge foolish:

Of the Magicians, and Astrologers, and Sorcerers, who were numerous, and greatly employed and esteemed in Babylon, Isa. 47. 12, 13. Dan. 2. 2, 48. and who had foretold the long continuance and prosperity of the Chaldean Empire. But, saith God, I will confute their tokens or predictions, and prove them to be Liars.

With grief for the disappointment of their hopes and predictions, and their disgrace and loss which followed it.

Stopping their way, thwarting and blasting their designs, so as they can proceed no further, but are forced to retreat and take new Counsels, and giving them up to such counsels and courses, as are foolish and pernicious to themselves.