57 Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee: thou saidst, Fear not.
57 You came near when I called you, and you said, "Do not fear."
57 You came near when I called on you; you said, 'Do not fear!'
57 You came close when I called out. You said, 'It's going to be all right.'
57 You drew near on the day I called on You, And said, "Do not fear!"
57 Yes, you came when I called; you told me, "Do not fear."
58 O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life.
58 You, Lord, took up my case; you redeemed my life.
58 "You have taken up my cause, O Lord; you have redeemed my life.
58 "You took my side, Master; you brought me back alive!
58 O Lord, You have pleaded the case for my soul; You have redeemed my life.
58 Lord, you are my lawyer! Plead my case! For you have redeemed my life.
(Read Lamentations 3:55-66)
Faith comes off conqueror, for in these verses the prophet concludes with some comfort. Prayer is the breath of the new man, drawing in the air of mercy in petitions, and returning it in praises; it proves and maintains the spiritual life. He silenced their fears, and quieted their spirits. Thou saidst, Fear not. This was the language of God's grace, by the witness of his Spirit with their spirits. And what are all our sorrows, compared with those of the Redeemer? He will deliver his people from every trouble, and revive his church from every persecution. He will save believers with everlasting salvation, while his enemies perish with everlasting destruction.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Lamentations 3:57
Commentary on Lamentations 3:55-66
(Read Lamentations 3:55-66)
Faith comes off conqueror, for in these verses the prophet concludes with some comfort. Prayer is the breath of the new man, drawing in the air of mercy in petitions, and returning it in praises; it proves and maintains the spiritual life. He silenced their fears, and quieted their spirits. Thou saidst, Fear not. This was the language of God's grace, by the witness of his Spirit with their spirits. And what are all our sorrows, compared with those of the Redeemer? He will deliver his people from every trouble, and revive his church from every persecution. He will save believers with everlasting salvation, while his enemies perish with everlasting destruction.