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But Jehovah is with me as a mighty one [and] a terrible: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail; they shall be utterly put to shame, because they have not dealt wisely, even with an everlasting dishonor which shall never be forgotten.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

In the rest of the chapter, we have an outbreak of deep emotion, the first part of which ends in a cry of hope (Jeremiah 20:13), follow…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But the Lord is with me. — As in Psalm 22:0 and other similar utterances, the prophet, though perplexed, is still not in …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Here the Prophet sets up God’s aid against all the plots formed against him. So, though treacherous friends on one hand might try privately to entr…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But the Lord is with me as a mighty terrible one The Targum is, ``the Word of the Lord is for my help.'' "Mighty" to supp…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The prophet complains of the insult and injury he experienced. But Jeremiah 20:7 may be read, Thou hast persuaded me, and I was persuaded. Thou…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Here the prophet's complaint is presented, which has two parts:

  1. He laments the duty that has been assigned to him.
  2. He laments…

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