The Pulpit Commentary on Micah 7:7

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Therefore I rather, but as for me, I, etc. The prophet speaks in the name of the ideal Israel. Though love and confidence have disappeared, and the day of visitation has come, and human help fails, yet Israel loses not her trust in the Lord.

Will look; gaze intently, as if posted on a watch tower to look out for help. Will wait with longing trust, unbroken by delay. The God of my salvation. The God from whom my salvation comes (Psalms 18:46; Psalms 25:5; Psalms 27:9; Habakkuk 3:18) My God will hear me.

My prayer is sure to be answered (Isaiah 30:19).

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