The Almighty—we cannot find him; he is great in power and justice, and abundant righteousness he will not violate.
Lamentations 3:33 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 for he does not willingly afflict or grieve anyone. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For he doth not afflict willingly Nor grieve the children of men. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For He does not willingly and from His heart afflict or grieve the children of men. [Ezek. 18:23, 32; Hos. 11:8; Heb. 12:5-10; II Pet. 3:9.] American Standard Version (1901) For he doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men. Common English Bible He definitely doesn’t enjoy affliction, making humans suffer. Catholic Public Domain Version CAPH. For he has not humiliated from his heart, nor has he thrown aside the sons of men, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Caph. For he hath not willingly afflicted nor cast off the children of men. |
The Almighty—we cannot find him; he is great in power and justice, and abundant righteousness he will not violate.
It is good for me that I was humbled, so that I might learn your statutes.
For the Lord will rise up as on Mount Perazim; he will rage as in the valley of Gibeon to do his deed—strange is his deed!— and to work his work—alien is his work!
For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, says the Lord God. Turn, then, and live.
Say to them: As I live, says the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked but that the wicked turn from their ways and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways, for why will you die, O house of Israel?