Matthew Poole and continuators on Psalms 107:40

40. He poureth contempt upon princes , and causeth them to wander in the wilderness where there is no way .

Those who were honourable and adored like Gods by their people, and terrible to all their enemies, he renders them despicable to their own Subjects, and to other Nations; and this he doth suddenly, abundantly, and unavoidably, as this phrase of pouring it out upon them seems to imply.

Either 1. he giveth them up to foolish and pernicious counsels, by which they are exposed to contempt, and brought to their wits end, not knowing what course to take. Or 2. he banisheth them from their own Courts and Kingdoms, and forceth them to flee into desolate wildernesses for shelter and subsistence.

Marginal references: Job 12. 21, 24.; Or, void place.