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Sorrow Directed by Hope
Commentators explain that this verse distinguishes godly sorrow from worldly despair. The prophet's weeping is not aimless but is directed toward God with hopeful expectation. John Calvin notes that while unbelievers can be consumed by a sorrow that leads to fury, the believer's lament is an act of faith, waiting for God to intervene rather than turning away from Him in bitterness.
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Lamentations
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Albert Barnes
On Lamentations 3:48–51
18th Century
Theologian
The deep sympathy of the prophet, which pours itself forth in abundant tears over the distress of his people (Lamentations 3:51).
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John Calvin
On Lamentations 3:50
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet here makes a distinction between his weeping and that blind sorrow by which the unbelieving are affected and violently agitated; they h…
John Gill
On Lamentations 3:50
17th Century
Pastor
Till the Lord look down, and behold from heaven . ] Disperses and dissipates the cloud that was about him; shines forth a…
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Matthew Henry
On Lamentations 3:42–54
17th Century
Minister
The more the prophet looked on the desolations, the more he was grieved. Here is one word of comfort. While they continued weeping, they continued …