Lamentations 3:32

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

He causes a lot of suffering, but he also has pity because of his great love.

Cross References

2 Kings 13:23

But the LORD was kind to the Israelites and showed them mercy because of his solemn agreement with their ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. In fact, he has never turned his back on them or let them be completely destroyed.

Psalm 103:11

How great is God's love for all who worship him? Greater than the distance between heaven and earth!

Psalm 30:5

Your anger lasts a little while, but your kindness lasts for a lifetime. At night we may cry, but when morning comes we will celebrate.

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.

Exodus 2:23

After the death of the king of Egypt, the Israelites still complained because they were forced to be slaves. They cried out for help,

Exodus 3:7

The LORD said: I have seen how my people are suffering as slaves in Egypt, and I have heard them beg for my help because of the way they are being ill-treated. I feel sorry for them,

Isaiah 27:8

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

Isaiah 54:7

I rejected you for a while, but with love and tenderness I will embrace you again.

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.

Lamentations 3:22

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

Hosea 11:8

Israel, I can't let you go. I can't give you up. How could I possibly destroy you as I did the towns of Admah and Zeboiim? I just can't do it. My feelings for you are much too strong.

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.

Luke 15:20

The younger son got up and started back to his father. But when he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt sorry for him. He ran to his son and hugged and kissed him.

Judges 10:16

Then the Israelites got rid of the idols of the foreign gods, and they began worshipping only the LORD. Finally, there came a time when the LORD could no longer stand to see them suffer.