Lamentations 3:37
Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord hath not commanded?
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?
In Context
36Doth he subvert a man in his cause, and shall not the Lord behold it?
38Cometh not evil, as well as good, from the mouth of the Most High?
Cross References
Job 2:10But he said to her, Thou talkest like one of the foolish women. What! shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this, Job sinned not with his lips.
Psalms 33:9For he spake, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.
Proverbs 19:21Many are the devices in the heart of a man; But the purpose of the LORD, that shall stand.
Isaiah 46:10Declaring the end from the beginning; From ancient times the things that were not yet done; Saying, My purpose shall stand, And I will do all my pleasure;
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 →