Lamentations 3:32
but though he causes grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
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 will not reject us forever, 1
33For he does not afflict from his heart or torment the children of mankind. 1
Cross References
Exodus 2:23A long time later, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned because of the slave labor. They cried out for help, and their pleas went up to God because of their bondage.
Judges 10:16They got rid of the foreign gods among them and they worshiped Yahweh. Then Yahweh could bear Israel's misery no longer.
Psalms 30:5For his anger is only for a moment; but his favor is for a lifetime. 1 Weeping comes for a night, but joy comes in the morning. 1
Psalms 103:11For as the skies are high above the earth, 1 so great is his covenant faithfulness toward those who honor him. 1
Psalms 106:45He called to mind his covenant with them 1 and relented because of his steadfast love. 1
Isaiah 54:7“For a short time I abandoned you, but with great compassion I will gather you. 1
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 →