For, behold, the LORD cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity: the earth also shall disclose her blood, and shall no more cover her slain.
For, behold, the Lord cometh out of his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity - (Micah 1:3; Jude 1:14.)
The earth also shall disclose her blood - (Genesis 4:10-11; Job 16:18; Ezekiel 24:7-8.) All the innocent blood shed, and all other wrongs done, so long seemingly with impunity, shall then be avenged (Revelation 16:6).
Remarks: The saints delight to sing of the "strong city" which they have in the 'Church of the living God,' whose walls are "salvation." None can enter there except "the righteous" who 'keep the truth.' As these keep the truth, so their Lord 'keeps them in perfect peace.' The secret of their keeping the truth, and of their consequent peace, is their "trust" in the Lord, and their 'staying their mind on Him' in every perplexity and temptation. As 'the Lord Yahweh is the Rock of ages,' so it is our wisdom and happiness to 'trust in Him forever.' "The lofty" of the world He will soon 'lay low' in the dust; whereas 'the poor and needy' shall be exalted above them, whatever hindrances there be now in "the way of the just," their path at last shall be made straight.