Parallel Bible results for "Lamentations 3:32-42"

Lamentations 3:32-42

Revised Standard Version RSV

32 but, though he cause grief, he will have compassion according to the abundance of his steadfast love;

33 for he does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men.

34 To crush under foot all the prisoners of the earth,

35 to turn aside the right of a man in the presence of the Most High,

36 to subvert a man in his cause, the Lord does not approve.

37 Who has commanded and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it?

38 Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that good and evil come?

39 Why should a living man complain, a man, about the punishment of his sins?

40 Let us test and examine our ways, and return to the LORD!

41 Let us lift up our hearts and hands to God in heaven:

42 "We have transgressed and rebelled, and thou hast not forgiven.

New International Version NIV

32 Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love.

33 For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone.

34 To crush underfoot all prisoners in the land,

35 to deny people their rights before the Most High,

36 to deprive them of justice— would not the Lord see such things?

37 Who can speak and have it happen if the Lord has not decreed it?

38 Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that both calamities and good things come?

39 Why should the living complain when punished for their sins?

40 Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the LORD.

41 Let us lift up our hearts and our hands to God in heaven, and say:

42 “We have sinned and rebelled and you have not forgiven.