Lamentations 3:32-33
Lamentations 3:31-33 The Message (MSG)
Why? Because the Master won’t ever walk out and fail to return. If he works severely, he also works tenderly. His stockpiles of loyal love are immense. He takes no pleasure in making life hard, in throwing roadblocks in the way
Lamentations 3:32-33 King James Version (KJV)
But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion According to the multitude of his mercies. For he doth not afflict willingly Nor grieve the children of men.
Lamentations 3:32-33 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For if He causes grief, Then He will have compassion According to His abundant lovingkindness. For He does not afflict willingly Or grieve the sons of men.
Lamentations 3:32-33 New Century Version (NCV)
Although he brings sorrow, he also has mercy and great love. He does not like to punish people or make them sad.
Lamentations 3:32-33 American Standard Version (ASV)
For though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses. For he doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men.
Lamentations 3:32-33 New International Version (NIV)
Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to anyone.
Lamentations 3:32-33 New King James Version (NKJV)
Though He causes grief, Yet He will show compassion According to the multitude of His mercies. For He does not afflict willingly, Nor grieve the children of men.
Lamentations 3:32-33 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For if He causes grief, Then He will have compassion According to His abundant lovingkindness and tender mercy. For He does not afflict willingly and from His heart Or grieve the children of men. [Ezek 18:23, 32; Hos 11:8; Heb 12:5-10; 2 Pet 3:9]
Lamentations 3:32-33 New Living Translation (NLT)
Though he brings grief, he also shows compassion because of the greatness of his unfailing love. For he does not enjoy hurting people or causing them sorrow.