Viz. Upon the persuasion of our prophets, we expected that these troubles would never come, but all would be well; but we find ourselves merely deluded by them; we looked so long, till even our eyes failed us, but we see no remedy for us, Lamentations 4:17. A metaphor. Miseries are often in Scripture compared to diseases, and deliverances to healing, Deuteronomy 32:39 Psalms 103:3 Jeremiah 33:6.
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Jeremiah 8:15
15 We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of health, and behold trouble!