And it shall come to pass, [that] like as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to break down, and to throw down, and to destroy, and to afflict; so will I watch over them, to build, and to plant, saith the LORD.
Ver. 28. Like as I have watched over them.] I have been sedulous and assiduous.
To pluck up and break down, &c.] See Jeremiah 1:10,11; Jeremiah 10:12; Jeremiah 18:7 .
So I will watch.] I will make them a plentiful amends.