Lamentations 3:22

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The LORD's kindness never fails! If he had not been merciful, we would have been destroyed.

Cross References

2 Samuel 24:14

David was really frightened and said, “It's a terrible choice to make! But the LORD is kind, and I'd rather be punished by him than by anyone else.”

Nehemiah 9:31

But you are merciful and kind, and so you never forgot them or let them be destroyed.

Psalm 103:10

he doesn't punish us as our sins deserve.

Psalm 106:45

You kept your agreement and were so merciful

Psalm 69:17

Don't turn away from me. I am your servant, and I am in trouble. Please hurry and help!

Psalm 77:8

Is this the end of your love and your promises?

Psalm 78:38

Yet God was kind. He kept forgiving their sins and didn't destroy them. He often became angry, but never lost his temper.

Psalm 86:15

But you, the Lord God, are kind and merciful. You don't easily get angry, and your love can always be trusted.

Jeremiah 3:12

Jeremiah, shout towards the north: Israel, I am your LORD— come back to me! You were unfaithful and made me furious, but I am merciful, and so I will forgive you.

Jeremiah 31:20

People of Israel, you are my own dear children. Don't I love you best of all? Though I often make threats, I want you to be near me, so I will have mercy on you. I, the LORD, have spoken.

Daniel 9:9

LORD God, you are merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against you

Malachi 3:6

Descendants of Jacob, I am the LORD All-Powerful, and I never change. That's why you haven't been wiped out,

Luke 1:50

He always shows mercy to everyone who worships him.