7 The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,
7 The Lord is good, a strong hold
7 The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.
7 God is good, a hiding place in tough times. He recognizes and welcomes anyone looking for help,
7 The Lord is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble; And He knows those who trust in Him.
7 The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Nahum 1:7
Commentary on Nahum 1:1-8
(Read Nahum 1:1-8)
About a hundred years before, at Jonah's preaching, the Ninevites repented, and were spared, yet, soon after, they became worse than ever. Nineveh knows not that God who contends with her, but is told what a God he is. It is good for all to mix faith with what is here said concerning Him, which speaks great terror to the wicked, and comfort to believers. Let each take his portion from it: let sinners read it and tremble; and let saints read it and triumph. The anger of the Lord is contrasted with his goodness to his people. Perhaps they are obscure and little regarded in the world, but the Lord knows them. The Scripture character of Jehovah agrees not with the views of proud reasoners. The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ is slow to wrath and ready to forgive, but he will by no means acquit the wicked; and there is tribulation and anguish for every soul that doeth evil: but who duly regards the power of his wrath?