Jeremiah 3:11 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And the LORD said unto me, The backsliding Israel hath justified herself more than treacherous Judah. Backsliding Israel hath justified herself more - She was less offensive in my eyes, and more excusable, than treacherous Judah. So it is said, Luke 18:14, the humbled publican went down to his house justified rather than the boasting Pharisee. The one was more to be pitied than the other, and more likely to receive the mercy of God.