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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Lamentations 1:11

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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(Jer 37:21; Jer 38:9; Jer 52:6). given . . . pleasant things for meat-- (Kg2 6:25; Job 2:4). relieve . . . soul--literally, "to cause the soul or life to return." for I am become vile--Her sins and consequent sorrows are made the plea in craving God's mercy. Compare the like plea in Psa 25:11.
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