![]() And I shall behold his righteousness - Or rather, his goodness. He will bring me forth to the light - He will again bring me into a prosperous condition. It may well be supposed that the Chaldeans made a mock of the Jews for persevering in the worship of Jehovah, or that God who (as they supposed) had not been able to deliver them, his worshippers, out of their hands, the worshippers of Bel and Nebo whom therefore they esteemed more powerful. Until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me - Until he shall be pleased to acknowledge my cause, in consequence of my repentance and perseverance in the worship of him, and avenge my injuries on my enemies. Because I have sinned against him - Because I am sensible I have highly offended him by my idolatry, injustice, and unmercifulness. I will bear the indignation of the Lord - I will patiently, or without repining, bear the affliction, or punishment, Jehovah has inflicted upon me. When I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me - Neither rejoice nor triumph over me, because I at present sit in darkness, or misery, for Jehovah will again make me prosperous. When I fall I shall rise - Or, because I am fallen for I shall rise. ![]() ![]() Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy - Here begins a new subject the Jewish nation in general being here introduced speaking in their captivity, and addressing themselves to the Chaldeans.
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