Matthew Henry Commentary Isaiah 62:6-9

Matthew Henry Commentary

Isaiah 62:6-9

1662–1714
Presbyterian
Matthew Henry
Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry Commentary

Isaiah 62:6-9

1662–1714
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem; they shall never hold their peace day nor night: ye that are Jehovah`s remembrancers, take ye no rest, and give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth. Jehovah hath sworn by his right hand, and by the arm of his strength, Surely I will no more give thy grain to be food for thine enemies; and foreigners shall not drink thy new wine, for which thou hast labored: but they that have garnered it shall eat it, and praise Jehovah; and they that have gathered it shall drink it in the courts of my sanctuary." — Isaiah 62:6-9 (ASV)

God's professing people must be a praying people. He is not displeased with us for being earnest, as people commonly are; He instructs us to call out to Him and give Him no rest (Luke 11:5–6). It is a sign that God is coming to a people in mercy when He pours out a spirit of prayer upon them.

See how uncertain our creature-comforts are. See also God's mercy in giving plenty, and peace to enjoy it. Let us delight in attending the courts of the Lord, that we may enjoy the consolations of His Spirit.