Lamentations 3:32-34

King James Version

³²But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.

³³For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.

³⁴To crush under his feet all the prisoners of the earth.

Lamentations 3:32-34

New International Version

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

³⁴To crush underfoot
all prisoners in the land,

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Lamentations 3:32-34

English Standard Version

³²for, though he ^(A)cause grief, ^(B)he will have compassion
^(C)according to the abundance of his steadfast love;
³³^(D)for he does not afflict from his heart
or ^(E)grieve the children of men.

³⁴To crush underfoot
all ^(F)the prisoners of the earth,

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Lamentations 3:32-34

New American Standard Bible

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

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Footnotes

Lamentations 3:33 Or oppress
Lamentations 3:33 Lit from His heart
Lamentations 3:33 Or torment
Lamentations 3:34 Lit his
Lamentations 3:34 Or earth

Lamentations 3:32-34

New King James Version

³²Though He causes grief,
Yet He will show compassion
According to the multitude of His mercies.
³³For ^(A)He does not afflict ^[a]willingly,
Nor grieve the children of men.

³⁴To crush under one’s feet
All the prisoners of the earth,

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