17 Be not a terror unto me: thou art my hope in the day of evil.
17 Do not be a terror to me; you are my refuge in the day of disaster.
17 Be not a terror to me; you are my refuge in the day of disaster.
17 Don't add to my troubles. Give me some relief!
17 Do not be a terror to me; You are my hope in the day of doom.
17 Lord, don't terrorize me! You alone are my hope in the day of disaster.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 17:17
Commentary on Jeremiah 17:12-18
(Read Jeremiah 17:12-18)
The prophet acknowledges the favour of God in setting up religion. There is fulness of comfort in God, overflowing, ever-flowing fulness, like a fountain. It is always fresh and clear, like spring-water, while the pleasures of sin are puddle-waters. He prays to God for healing, saving mercy. He appeals to God concerning his faithful discharge of the office to which he was called. He humbly begs that God would own and protect him in the work to which he had plainly called him. Whatever wounds or diseases we find to be in our hearts and consciences, let us apply to the Lord to heal us, to save us, that our souls may praise his name. His hands can bind up the troubled conscience, and heal the broken heart; he can cure the worst diseases of our nature.