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John Trapp Complete Commentary

Isaiah 65:14

Behold, my servants shall sing for joy of heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall howl for vexation of spirit.

Ver. 14. Behold, my servants shall sing.] "In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare," or a cord to strangle his joys with; "but the righteous doth sing and rejoice." Pro 29:6 See Trapp on " Pro 29:6 "

And shall howl.] When ye come to hell especially, where is wailing, and yelling, and gnashing of teeth.

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