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Righteous art thou, O Jehovah, when I contend with thee; yet would I reason the cause with thee: wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they at ease that deal very treacherously?

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Yet let me talk ... - Rather, yet I will speak with you on a matter of justice. This sense is well given in the margin. The prophet acknowle…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Yet let me talk with thee. —The soul of the prophet is vexed, as had been the soul of Job (Jeremiah 21:7), of…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The minds of the faithful, we know, have often been greatly tried and even shaken, on seeing all things happening successfully and prosperously to …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Righteous art thou, O Lord, when I plead with thee
The six first verses of this chapter properly belong to the prece…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

When we are most in the dark concerning God's dealings, we must maintain right thoughts of God, believing that He never committed the slightest wro…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Here, the prophet discu es the justice of the one who punishes. First, the prophet's argument is considered. Second, the Lord’s response …

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