Lamentations 3:33
For he doth not plague willingly, and afflict the chyldren of men,
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.
In Context
32But though he punishe, yet according to the multitude of his mercies he receaueth to grace agayne.
34To treade all the prysoners of the earth vnder his feete,
Matthew Henry on Lamentations 3:22-37
Words of Comfort to Israel; The Benefit of Afflictions; Comfort to the Afflicted. ( b. c. 588.) 21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. 22 It is of the Lord 's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. 24 The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. 25 The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. 26 It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the… Read the whole commentary →