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Micah 7:7

Micah 7:7
Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Therefore I will look unto the Lord,.... Here the prophet, in the name of the church and people of God, declares what he would do in such circumstances, since there was no dependence on men of any…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Therefore - (And,) when all these things come to pass and all human help fails, “I”, for my part, “will look unto”, (literally, “on”) “the Lord” God, the Unchangeable. The prophet sets himself, I,…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Therefore I will look unto the Lord - Because things are so, I will trust in the Lord more firmly, wait for him more patiently, and more confidently expect to be supported, defended, and saved.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Micah 7:7-13

The prophet, having sadly complained of the wickedness of the times he lived in, here fastens upon some considerations for the comfort of himself and his friends, in reference thereunto. The case is…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Therefore I Rather, And as for me, I.

the God of my salvation A reminiscence of the Psalter (Psa 27:9).

will hear me -Hearing" includes answering (Isa 30:19).