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Selected Verse: Jeremiah 11:20 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Jer 11:20 |
King James |
But, O LORD of hosts, that judgest righteously, that triest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I revealed my cause. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
triest . . . heart-- (Rev 2:23).
revealed--committed my cause. Jeremiah's wish for vengeance was not personal but ministerial, and accorded with God's purpose revealed to him against the enemies alike of God and of His servant (Psa 37:34; Psa 54:7; Psa 112:8; Psa 118:7). |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| Let me see thy vengeance on them - Rather, I shall see (אראה ereh) thy punishment indicted on them. |
7 The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.
34 Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.
23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.