To subvert a man in his cause, the LORD approveth not.
When someone gets screwed over in court or denied justice they deserve, God is absolutely not okay with that.
God hates it when people get treated unfairly, he's always on the side of justice.
📚 Historical Context
The book of Lamentations was written by the prophet Jeremiah during the Babylonian exile around 586 BC, following the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple by the Babylonian army. This period marked a time of profound suffering and reflection for the Jewish people, as they grappled with God's judgment on their sins through foreign invasion. In this verse, Jeremiah emphasizes that even in the midst of divine discipline, God does not approve of human injustice, such as undermining someone's rightful legal cause.
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