Lamentations 3:32
Even though he may bring sadness, he shows us mercy because his trustworthy love is so great.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.
In Context
31For the Lord won't abandon us forever.
33For he doesn't willingly hurt people, or cause them grief.
Cross References
Exodus 2:23Years later, the king of Egypt died. But the Israelites were still groaning under their hard labor. Their cries for help because of their hardship reached God.
Judges 10:16So they got rid of the foreign gods they had and worshiped the Lord. And the Lord couldn't stand Israel's misery any longer.
Psalms 30:5For his anger only lasts a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime. You may spend the night in tears, but happiness comes with the morning.
Psalms 103:11For as high as the heavens are above the earth is the extent of his trustworthy love to those who honor him.
Psalms 106:45He remembered the agreement he had made with them, and he held back because of his great kindness and love.
Isaiah 54:7I deserted you for just a little while, but I will bring you back, showing you a great deal of kindness.
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 →