Matthew Poole and continuators on Jeremiah 11:20

20 But, O LORD of hosts, that judgest righteously, that triest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them; for unto thee have I revealed my cause .

The Prophet appealeth to God, and appealeth to him as one that knew both the innocency of his heart toward them, and the malice of their hearts, toward him, and used to deal ou[illegible: 1 letter] justice impartially and committeth his cause unto God (as we are commanded 1 Pet. 2.23.) and desires that God would avenge him and that he might see the Vengeance, which words some learned Interpreters think spoken not without some passion and mixture of humane frailty. Others, not as a Prayer so much as a Prophesie. Others, not out of a desire of private Revenge, but out of a pure zeal for the glory of God, whose Prophet he was, and servant in the delivery of those Prophesies that were so ingrateful to them.

Marginal references: 1 Sam. 16.7. 1 Chron. 28.9. Psal. 7.9. chap. 17.10. & 20.12. Rev. 2.23.