Lamentations 3:33

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

for he does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men.

Cross References

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 afflicted I went astray; but now I keep thy word.

Psalm 119:71

It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes.

Isaiah 28:21

For the Lord will rise up as on Mount Perazim, he will be wroth as in the valley of Gibeon; to do his deed—strange is his deed! and to work his work—alien is his work!

Lamentations 3:34

To crush under foot all the prisoners of the earth,

Ezekiel 18:32

For I have no pleasure in the death of any one, says the Lord God; so turn, and live.”

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