Lamentations 3:57
You drew near in the day that I called on you; you said, "Do not be afraid."RESH
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee: thou saidst, Fear not.
In Context
56You heard my voice; do not hide your ear at my sighs, to my cry.
58Lord, you have taken up the case for my soul; you have redeemed my life.
Cross References
2 Kings 19:6Isaiah said to them, "Thus you shall tell your master, 'Thus says the Lord, "Do not be afraid of the words that you have heard, with which the servants of the king of Assyria have blasphemed me.
Psalms 138:3In the day that I called, you answered me.You encouraged me with strength in my soul.
Isaiah 41:10Do not be afraid, for I am with you.Do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you.Yes, I will help you.Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 43:1But now thus says the Lord who created you, Jacob,and he who formed you, Israel:"Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you.I have called you by your name.You are mine.
Jeremiah 1:17"You therefore put your belt on your waist, arise, and speak to them all that I command you. Do not be dismayed at them, lest I dismay you before them.
Acts 27:24saying, 'Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand before Caesar. Behold, God has granted you all those who sail with you.'
Matthew Henry on Lamentations 3:56-66
God's Goodness Acknowledged; An Appeal to God. ( b. c. 588.) 55 I called upon thy name, O Lord , out of the low dungeon. 56 Thou hast heard my voice: hide not thine ear at my breathing, at my cry. 57 Thou drewest near in the day that I called upon thee: thou saidst, Fear not. 58 O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my soul; thou hast redeemed my life. 59 O Lord , thou hast seen my wrong: judge thou my cause. 60 Thou hast seen all their vengeance and all their imaginations against me. 61 Thou hast heard their… Read the whole commentary →