32 For if He causes grief,
Then He will have (A)compassion
In proportion to His abundant mercy.
33 For He (B)does not [a]afflict [b]willingly
Or [c]grieve the sons of mankind.
34 To crush under [d]one’s feet
All the prisoners of the [e]land,

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Footnotes

  1. Lamentations 3:33 Or oppress
  2. Lamentations 3:33 Lit from His heart
  3. Lamentations 3:33 Or torment
  4. Lamentations 3:34 Lit his
  5. Lamentations 3:34 Or earth

32 Though he brings grief, he will show compassion,
    so great is his unfailing love.(A)
33 For he does not willingly bring affliction
    or grief to anyone.(B)

34 To crush underfoot
    all prisoners in the land,

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