Lamentations 4:2-12 The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!… 1. The godly do usually sustain more grievous punishments in this fife than any others. 2. Man never sustaineth any punishment in this fife, but such as he justly deserveth by his own sins. 3. That is the greatest punishment which man can suffer in this life, which is of longest continuance, though it be not the severest in itself. (1) A short punishment, though heavier, doth not kill the heart so much. (2) Satan can work many things in time, which of a sudden he cannot. (3) The consideration of the length of time giveth matter of strong temptations to despair or revolt from the truth. (J. Udall.) Parallel Verses KJV: The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter! |
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