5. A wise man. We might expect the wise man to avoid this book as unnecessary for him, but such a one well knows that he has but touched the fringe of the rich treasures of the universe and will gladly avail himself of help such as God alone can give. 6. Interpretation. Heb. meliṣah, “a satire,” or “mocking poem” (Hab. 2:6). Here probably a “figure,” or “enigma.” Dark sayings. Or, “riddles,” enigmatical allusions that require explanation. 7. Fear of the Lord. That is, reverence for the Lord. The