Jeremiah 9:7 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Bible Comments

I read this verse alone, in order that we may not lose the beauty and the blessedness of it. What a delightful representation is here made of the Lord's pity for his people? Doth it not seem as if the Lord was looking round for a way for them, and waiting to be gracious? He appears as if he said, How shall I give thee up? Isaiah 30:18; Hosea 11:8-9.

Jeremiah 9:7

7 Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, I will melt them, and try them; for how shall I do for the daughter of my people?