Lamentations 3:22
The Lord's faithful love does not cease; his compassion does not fail.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
In Context
21But this I call to my mind; therefore I have hope:HET
23They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Cross References
2 Samuel 24:14David said to Gad, "I am in distress. Let us fall now into the hand of the Lord; for his mercies are great. Let me not fall into the hand of man."
Ezra 9:13"After all that has come on us for our evil deeds, and for our great guilt, since you, our God, have punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and have given us such a remnant,
Psalms 69:17Do not hide your face from your servant,for I am in distress.Answer me speedily!
Psalms 78:38But he, being merciful, forgave iniquity, and did not destroy them.Yes, many times he turned his anger away,and did not stir up all his wrath.
Psalms 106:45He remembered for them his covenant,and repented according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses.
Ezekiel 20:8But they rebelled against me, and would not listen to me; they each didn't throw away the abominations of their eyes, neither did they forsake the idols of Egypt. Then I said I would pour out my wrath on them, to accomplish my anger against them in the midst of the land of Egypt.
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 →