Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach.
Ver. 1. Remember, O Lord, what is come upon us.] This last chapter is a brief recapitulation a of what had been said in the four former, that they might be the better remembered and considered by the reader. The ancient Greek and Latin Bibles style it "Jeremiah's prayer." Herein the prophet, or rather the Church, layeth open, as a lazar, b her sores and sufferings, and beggeth to be remembered and considered of God. Not that either forgetfulness or inobservance can be found in him, for all things, both past and future, are present with him, but these are metaphoric expressions, and he alloweth us to be his "remembrancers."
Consider, and behold.] Heb., Behold and see Affectum cum effectu coniuncture significat.
Our reproach.] This is that which man's nature is most impatient for. To the saints it is so much the more grievous, because they do quarter arms with Christ.
a Propheta per ανακεφαλαιωσιν repetit omnia mala supra commemorate, et remedium petit a Domino. - Figueir.
b A poor and diseased person, usually one afflicted with a loathsome disease; esp. a leper.