This - namely, what follows; the view of the divine character (Lam 3:22, Lam 3:23). Calvin makes “this” refer to Jeremiah’s infirmity. His very weakness (Lam 3:19, Lam 3:20) gives him hope of God interposing His strength for him (compare Psa 25:11, Psa 25:17; Psa 42:5, Psa 42:8; 2Co 12:9, 2Co 12:10).