John Trapp on Jeremiah 10:23-24

Ver. 23. O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himſelf] He is not maſter of his own way; but is directed and over-ruled by the powerful providence: even this cruel Chaldaan alſo, that marcheth againſt us.

It is not in man that walketh, to direct his ſteps] We know not what to do or which way to turn our ſelves: only our eyes are toward thee. Behold we ſubmit to thy juſtice, and implore thy mercy. This text doth mainly make againſt free-will, ſaith Oecolampadius: and yet the Pelagiam would hence gather, that man can by his own ſtrength walk in the way to heaven: but he muſt be holpen ſay they, by Gods grace that he may be perfect.

Cum ratione ſeu modo. Leniter & diſcretè. Lap. Ver. 24. O Lord, correct me, but with judgement] i. e. In mercy and in meaſure. Correction is not ſimply to be deprecated: the Prophet here cryes Corret me: David ſaith, It was good for me: Job calleth Gods afflicting of us, his magnifying of us, chap. 7.17. Feri Domine feri clementer: ipſe paratus ſam, ſaith Luther; Smite Lord, ſmite me, but gently: and I am ready to bear it patiently. King Alfred prayed God to ſend him alwayes ſome ſickneſſe whereby his body might be tamed, and he the better diſpoſed and affectioned to God-ward. Eccleſiaſtical hiſtory telleth of one Servulus, who ſick of a palſie, ſo that his life was a lingering death, ſaid ordinarily, God be thanked.