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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth. Either the yoke of the commandments, as the Targum; or of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Lamentations 3:25-27
In these three verses, each beginning in the Hebrew with the word good, we have first the fundamental idea that Yahweh…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
That he bear the yoke in his youth - Early habits, when good, are invaluable. Early discipline is equally so. He who has…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Lamentations 3:21-36
Here the clouds begin to disperse and the sky to clear up; the complaint was very melancholy in the former part of the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
in his youth in the time when his passions are strongest and therefore most need the discipline, which, if established…
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