Lamentations 3:33

For he does not afflict from his heart or torment the children of mankind. 1

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

In Context

32but though he causes grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love. 1

34To crush underfoot all the prisoners of the earth, 1

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Cross References

Ezekiel 18:32For I have no delight in the death of the one who dies—this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration—so repent and live!”

Hebrews 12:9Furthermore, we had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. How much more should we submit to the Father of spirits 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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