He sits alone and keeps silence, because he has borne it upon him. He puts his mouth in the dust, if perhaps there may be hope. He gives his ch…

This is another confirmation of the same truth: that God takes no delight in the evils or miseries of men. It is indeed a strong, yet very suitable…

For he does not afflict willingly
Or, "from his heart" ^F5; he does afflict; for all afflictions are from …

Having stated his distress and temptation, the prophet shows how he was raised above it. Bad as things are, it is owing to the mercy of God that th…

Here he shows the divine mercy regarding the relaxation of punishment.

First, he presents the release from punishments: the Lord will …