Lamentations 3:55: A prayer for deliverance and for vengeance upon his enemies.

Out of the low dungeon - The lowest p…

Render unto them ... — The words are noticeable as being taken from Psalms 28:4, and reproduced by St. Paul in [Reference…

He adds a conclusion here. For, as I have said, he has until now been recounting the evils he suffered, along with the reproaches and unjust oppres…

Render unto them a recompence, O Lord, according to the work
of their hands .
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Faith emerges victorious, for in these verses the prophet concludes with some comfort. Prayer is the breath of the new man, drawing in the air of m…

Here he asks for vengeance against his enemies. Because of his confidence that his prayer will be heard, he offers more of a prediction than a pray…