O Lord, thou hast pleaded the causes of my {z} soul; thou hast redeemed my life.

(z) Meaning, the reason his life was in danger.

Wesley's Notes

3:58 O Lord - Thou hast been wont to take my part against my enemies.

Scofield Reference Notes

Margin redeemed

Heb. "goel," Redemp. (Kinsman type). See Scofield Note: "Isa 59:20".

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

58-60. Jeremiah cites God's gracious answers to his prayers as an encouragement to his fellow countrymen, to trust in Him.

pleaded-(Ps 35:1; Mic 7:9).

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

3:55-66 Faith comes off conqueror, for in these verses the prophet concludes with some comfort. Prayer is the breath of the new man, drawing in the air of mercy in petitions, and returning it in praises; it proves and maintains the spiritual life. He silenced their fears, and quieted their spirits. Thou saidst, Fear not. This was the language of God's grace, by the witness of his Spirit with their spirits. And what are all our sorrows, compared with those of the Redeemer? He will deliver his people from every trouble, and revive his church from every persecution. He will save believers with everlasting salvation, while his enemies perish with everlasting destruction.