Viz. Upon the persuasion of our prophets, we expected that these troubles would never come, but all would be well; but we find ourselves merely deluded by them; we looked so long, till even our eyes failed us, but we see no remedy for us, Lam_4:17. A metaphor. Miseries are often in Scripture compared to diseases, and deliverances to healing, Deu_32:39Psa_103:3Jer_33:6.