Jeremiah:41

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* Verse 1-10 - Those who hate the worshippers of God , often put on the appearance of piety , that they may the easier hurt them . As death often meets men where they least expect it , we should continually search whether we are in such a state and frame of mind , as we would wish to be found in when called to appear before our Judge . Sometimes the ransom of a man 's life is his riches . But those who think to bribe death , saying , Slay us not , for we have treasures in the field , will find themselves wretchedly deceived . This melancholy history warns us , never to be secure in this world . We never can be sure of peace on this side heaven . * Verse 11-18 - The success of villany must be short , and none can prosper who harden their hearts against God . And those justly lose comfort in real fears , who excuse themselves in sin by pretended fears . The removal of a prudent and peaceable ruler , and the succession of another who is rash and ambitious , affects the welfare of many . Only those are happy and steady who fear the Lord and walk in his ways . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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