Lamentations 3:33

New King James Version

For He does not afflict willingly, Nor grieve the children of men.

Cross References

Ezekiel 33:11

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 his way and live. Turn, turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’

Ezekiel 18:32

For I have no pleasure in the death of one who dies,” says the Lord God. “Therefore turn and live!”

Isaiah 28:21

For the Lord will rise up as at Mount Perazim, He will be angry as in the Valley of Gibeon— That He may do His work, His awesome work, And bring to pass His act, His unusual act.

Job 37:23

As for the Almighty, we cannot find Him; He is excellent in power, In judgment and abundant justice; He does not oppress.

Psalm 119:67

Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Your word.

Psalm 119:71

It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes.

Lamentations 3:34

To crush under one’s feet All the prisoners of the earth,