Lamentations 3:33

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

for he does not willingly afflict or grieve anyone.

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 their ways and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways, for why will you die, O house of Israel?

Ezekiel 18:32

For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, says the Lord God. Turn, then, and live.

Isaiah 28:21

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!

Job 37:23

The Almighty—we cannot find him; he is great in power and justice, and abundant righteousness he will not violate.

Psalm 119:67

Before I was humbled I went astray, but now I keep your word.

Psalm 119:71

It is good for me that I was humbled, so that I might learn your statutes.

Lamentations 3:34

When all the prisoners of the land are crushed under foot,