Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 8:18
18. ( :-). The lamentation of the prophet for the impending calamity of his country. against sorrow—or, with respect to sorrow. MAURER translates, "Oh, my exhilaration as to sorrow!" that is, "Oh, that exhilaration ('comfort', from an Arabic root, to shine as the rising sun) would shine upon me as to my sorrow!" in me—within me. read more
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Jeremiah 8:18
Jeremiah 8:18. When I would comfort myself— Comfort, or mirth flies from me: sorrow hangs over me, my heart is faint. Houb. read more