Swift ships, Heb. ships of desire; which make great haste, as if they longed for their desired haven, as it is called, Psa_107:30. Or, ships of pleasure; which sail more swiftly than ships of great burden.
As the eagle; which generally flies most swiftly, Deu_28:49Jer_4:13Lam_4:19, especially when its own hunger and the sight of its prey quickens its motion.