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

33 For he doth not [a]punish [b]willingly, nor afflict the children of men,

34 In stamping under his feet all the prisoners of the earth,

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Footnotes

  1. Lamentations 3:33 He taketh no pleasure in it, but doeth it of necessity for our amendment, when he suffereth the wicked to oppress the poor.
  2. Lamentations 3:33 Hebrew, with his heart.

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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