Lamentations 3:31

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The Lord won't always reject us!

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:14

We each must die and disappear like water poured out on the ground. But God doesn't take our lives. Instead, he finds ways of bringing us back when we run away.

1 Kings 11:39

“I will punish the descendants of David, but not for ever.”

Psalm 77:7

“Have you rejected me for ever? Won't you be kind again?

Psalm 94:14

You won't turn your back on your chosen nation.

Isaiah 27:8

I carefully measured out Israel's punishment and sent the scorching heat to chase them far away.

Isaiah 57:16

My people, I won't stay angry and keep on accusing you. After all, I am your Creator. I don't want you to give up in complete despair.

Jeremiah 31:37

Can you measure the heavens? Can you explore the depths of the earth? That's how hard it would be for me to reject Israel for ever, even though they have sinned. I, the LORD, have spoken.

Jeremiah 33:24

You've heard foreigners insult my people by saying, “The LORD chose Israel and Judah, but now he has rejected them, and they are no longer a nation.”

Micah 7:18

Our God, no one is like you. We are all that is left of your chosen people, and you freely forgive our sin and guilt. You don't stay angry for ever; you're glad to have pity

Nahum 1:12

But the LORD says, “Assyria, no matter how strong you are, you are doomed! My people Judah, I have troubled you before, but I won't do it again.

1 Samuel 12:22

But the LORD has chosen you to be his own people. He will always take care of you so that everyone will know how great he is.