The LORD said] By way of comfort and encouragement to me.
Verily it shall be well thy remnant, &c.] Heb. If it be not well with thy remnant; or, in thy latter end. as 1 King. 20 23. Isaiah 14:24. In thy latter time thou shalt have rest, Psalms 37:37. and finde favour with the enemy. Chap. 40. 1-4. Or, Though I destroy the main body of my people, yet will I reserve a remnant, that shall find favour in the enemies eye. 1 Kings 8:50. Psalms 106:46. Chap. 39. 17, 18. & 45. 5. & 52. 31, 34.
verily I will cause the enemy to entreat thee well] Heb. If I cause not the enemy to entreat thee well. Or, I will entreat the enemy for thee.