The cry of a soul put to sore trial of patience, but patience is having “its perfect work;” for this soul trusts in mercy, and by the anticipation of faith sings of salvation. Such was Jesus in the fullest sense; He who was daily “acquainted with grief.” But the patient waiting Remnant of the same last days are heard here. It is prepared for them.
These words in the Psalms, “how long” and “forever,” frequently express this trial of patience. “His mercy endureth forever” will be the changed style of the worshipper when the patience is over and the kingdom is come.