44:16 For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy and {n} avenger.
(n) Meaning, the proud and cruel tyrant.
44:16 Avenger - Who executeth both God's and his own vengeance upon me.
44:9-16 The believer must have times of temptation, affliction, and discouragement; the church must have seasons of persecution. At such times the people of God will be ready to fear that he has cast them off, and that his name and truth will be dishonoured. But they should look above the instruments of their trouble, to God, well knowing that their worst enemies have no power against them, but what is permitted from above.
