1)

What is the meaning of "va'Yimalach Libi Alai"?

1.

Rashi: I counseled my heart. Ibn Ezra - the Targum of "I'atzecha" is Amalchinach.

2.

Malbim #1: My heart was clothed with a spirit of kingship and authority, lest I be partial to the Chorim and Seganim (not rebuke them enough).

3.

Malbim #2: My heart, which is the power of authority in the Nefesh, ruled over me. I did not quarrel with them amidst my anger, rather, amidst arousal of Tzedek and straightness.

2)

Why did he quarrel with the Chorim and Seganim?

1.

Rashi: They are the rich.

3)

What was the charge "Masa Ish b'Achiv Atem Noshim"?

1.

Rashi: Why do you do so? You should have financed the poor. Rather, you lend 1 to them, to seize their sons, daughters, fields, vineyards and houses!

2.

Malbim: How do you act like creditors towards the borrowers? "Lo Sihyeh Lo k'Nosheh Lo Sesimun Alav Neshech"! He mentioned the Torah's commands against pressing for payment 2 and Ribis, and to return securities.


1

Ibn Ezra (9): Masa followed by the prefix Beis (b'Achiv) refers to a lender.

2

I.e. when the borrower cannot pay. (PF)

4)

Why did he put a great congregation against them?

1.

Rashi: It was to scream at them, to shame them.

2.

Malbim: Via the quarrel, many people gathered against them.

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