Put forth thine hand, to wit, in way of justice and severity, as that phrase is used, Isa_5:25Eze_25:7,13,16.
Touch, i.e. afflict or destroy, as this word is used, Gen_26:11Rth_2:9Psa_105:15Zec_2:8.
He will curse thee to thy face; he who is now so forward to serve and bless thee, will then openly and boldly blaspheme thy name, and reproach thy providence, as unjust and unmerciful to him.