32 For if He causes grief,
Then He will have (A)compassion
According to His abundant lovingkindness.
33 For He (B)does not afflict [a]willingly
Or grieve the sons of men.
34 To crush under His feet
All the prisoners of the [b]land,

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Footnotes

  1. Lamentations 3:33 Lit from His heart
  2. 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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