I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.
Ver. 18. I have seen his ways.] His ways of covetousness, crossness, &c. I could be as cross as he for the heart of him, Psa 18:26 but
I will heal him,] q.d., I see these froward children will lay nothing to heart; frowns will not humble them, blows will not benefit them; if I do not save them till they seek me, they will never be saved. Therefore I will work for mine own name's sake. See Ezekiel 20:8; Ezekiel 20:14; Ezekiel 20:22; Ezekiel 20:44 .
And restore comforts unto him, and to his mourners.] To those that mourn in secret for his sins and miseries; Eze 9:4 Mat 5:4 and to others for their sakes, ratione consortii.