Lecture 21

^1:21^ Sin. They have heard that I sigh, and there is none to comfort me: all my enemies have heard of my evil, they have rejoiced that you have done it: you have brought a day of consolation, and they shall be like unto me.

21. Here he denounces the fault of others; and concerning this, he does three things.

First, he denounces the failure of her allies: they have heard, namely, the Egyptians and others, in whom I had trust, have heard. A voice was heard on high of lamentation, of mourning, and weeping (Jer 31:15).

Second, he denounces the joy of her enemies: all my enemies have heard of my evil, they have rejoiced that you have done it. They that trouble me will rejoice when I am moved (Ps 12:5).

Third, as if secure of divine justice, he predicts their ruin: you have brought, that is, you will bring, on account of his certitude, a day of consolation; they will be like me, sorrowful and afflicted. Behold my servants shall eat, and you shall be hungry (Isa 65:13).