I am afraid it is more judgement! The reason is that Judah was much deserving of judgement, just as the whole human race is. Judah's sin was engraved on their hearts and on the alters. Sin is seen in the condition of our hearts and by the things that we do. Even the children were affected by the worship of idols. We often talk about the innocence of children, this is actually a notion without much foundation.
Judah would lose her wealth and her inheritance, and would do so through her own fault.
Verse 5 is crucial and something we should get a hold of. To trust in mortals, in our own strength or in that of other men is folly and brings judgement. Yet think. When you are under pressure, when facing difficulties, what do you feel you must trust in or turn to? There is a very strong urge to think we have to rely on human strength. This is not the way we should go, we need to trust in the Lord.
In verse 7 we get a change of tone, a recounting of the blessings of those who do trust in the Lord. First we are blessed. Unlike relying on humans, relying on the Lord means we are relying on an everlasting flowing stream of life. We may go through difficult times, but in the midst of them we will experience the Lords' provision.
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