God will hear] Take notice of, and take to heart; and by some evident sign shew that he so doth, Psalms 65:5. and Psalms 86:17. For when God deferreth to right the wrongs of his, it seems to flesh and bloud, that he doth not know, or regard them, Psalms 94:7. Chap. 40. 27.
and will reprove the words] Or, and to taunt us with words. vers. 3. Job 15:3.
lift up thy prayer] Being the Prophets office, not to comfort onely by the word, but to pray also for the people, 1 Samuel 12:23. Acts 6:4.
the remnant that is left] Heb. found. 2 Kings 25:19. Either the two tribes yet remaining, the other ten being carried away captive, 2 Kings 17:6. or, the residue of Judah, by the Assyrian not yet surprised, Chap. 36. 1. 2. vers. 32.