3A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.
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I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment.
For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.
He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-4)We are sure that these verses are to be understood of Christ, for the evangelist tells us expressly that in him this prophecy was fulfilled, Matt. 12:17-21. Behold with an eye of faith, behold and observe, behold and admire, my servant, whom I uphold . Let the Old-Testament saints behold and remember him. Now what must we behold and consider concerning him? I. The Father’s concern for him and rela…
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