Lamentations 3:33
For he doesn't willingly hurt people, or cause them grief.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.
In Context
32Even though he may bring sadness, he shows us mercy because his trustworthy love is so great.
34Whether it's mistreating all the prisoners of the land,
Cross References
Ezekiel 18:32I don't like it when anybody dies, declares the Lord God. So repent so you can live!”
Hebrews 12:9For if we respected our earthly fathers who disciplined us, shouldn't we even more be subject to the discipline of our spiritual Father which leads to life?
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 →