John Trapp on Ezra 9:5

Verſe 5. I roſe up from my heavineſſe] In affliction, ſc. of ſpirit, wherewith his heart was leavened and ſowred, as Davids was, Pſal. 73.21. Imbittered as Peters, Matth. 26. ult. powred out upon him as Jobs, chap. 30.16. He did really afflict himſelf with voluntary ſorrowes for the tranſgreſſions of his people.

And having rent, &c.] See ver. 3.

I fel upon knees] This geſture did both evidence, & encreaſe the ardency of his affection.

And ſpread out my hands] With the palmes open toward Heaven in an having craving way, as Beggers. This was the Jewiſh manner of praying; and it was very becoming.