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You are righteous, LORD, when I contend with you; yet I would like to plead a case with you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are they all at ease who deal very treacherously?
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Verse 1. Is just. Hebrew “judgment.” Septuagint “I will make my apology to thee.” Jeremias had been grievously persecuted by his countrymen: he therefore mentions a subject which has been the source of much perplexity. The success of the wicked is a temptation for weak souls. See Job 21. Psalms 72:3. Habakkuk 1:13. Calmet.—The prophets often speak in their names, not being ignorant or doubtful of the justice of divine providence. Worthington.
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