61 Thou hast heard their reproach, O Lord, and all their imaginations against me;
61 Lord, you have heard their insults, all their plots against me-
61 "You have heard their taunts, O Lord, all their plots against me.
61 "You heard, God, their vicious gossip, their behind-my-back plots to ruin me.
61 You have heard their reproach, O Lord, All their schemes against me,
61 Lord, you have heard the vile names they call me. You know all about the plans they have made.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Lamentations 3:61
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.