Remainest - Or, you reign. The earthly sanctuary is in ruins, but the heavenly throne in unchangeable glory.

You, O Lord, remain. —Literally, You sit: that is, as the next clause shows, upon a throne. The lamentation is drawing to…

The Prophet here raises his eyes to God and, by his example, encourages all the godly so that they would not cease, despite their extreme calamitie…

You, O Lord, remain for ever
The same in his nature and perfections; in his grace and goodness; in his power and fai…

The people of God express deep concern for the ruins of the temple, more than for any other of their calamities. But whatever changes there are on …