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Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to Yahweh.
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From Complaint to Introspection
Multiple commentators emphasize that this verse presents the proper response to suffering. Instead of complaining about our circumstances or blaming others, our first duty is to look inward. Scholars describe this self-examination as the 'only true remedy in adversities' because it shifts our focus from the pain itself to its spiritual cause and solution.
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Lamentations
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The prophet urges men to search out their faults and amend them (Lamentations 3:40).
And turn again to the Lord—…
19th Century
Anglican
Let us search ... — Warnings against murmurs are followed by counsels which point to a more excellent way. Suffering calls a perso…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet now shows more clearly what the reproof meant which we briefly explained yesterday: he said that men act absurdly while they weary them…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Let us search and try our ways instead of murmuring and complaining, let us search for something that may support an…
While there is life there is hope; and instead of complaining that things are bad, we should encourage ourselves with the hope they will be better.…
13th Century
Catholic
Now, having gained confidence, he begins to implore divine mercy. In this regard, he does two things.
First, he presents the preparation for…
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