Lamentations 3:33

For he doth not afflict of his own will, and aggrieve the children of men.

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.

In Context

32But though he have caused grief, yet will he have mercy according to the abundance of his kindnesses.

34To crush under his feet all the prisoners of the earth,

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Cross References

Ezekiel 18:32For I have no pleasure in the death of him that deserveth to die, saith the Lord Eternal: therefore convert yourselves, and live.

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 →

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