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5For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
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For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee. …
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. …
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-5)It was the laudable practice of the pious Jews, and, though not expressly appointed, yet allowed and accepted, when they had built a new house, to dedicate it to God , Deut. 20:5. David did so when his house was built, and he took possession of it (2 Sam. 5:11); for royal palaces do as much need God’s protection, and are as much bound to be at his service, as ordinary houses. Note, The houses we d…
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