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Lamentations 3:32–33

32  but, though he xcause grief, yhe will have compassion

zaccording to the abundance of his steadfast love;

33  afor he does not afflict from his heart

or bgrieve the children of men.

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Lamentations 3:32–33 — The New International Version (NIV)

32 Though he brings grief, he will show compassion,

so great is his unfailing love.

33 For he does not willingly bring affliction

or grief to anyone.

Lamentations 3:32–33 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

32 But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.

33 For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.

Lamentations 3:32–33 — New Living Translation (NLT)

32 Though he brings grief, he also shows compassion

because of the greatness of his unfailing love.

33 For he does not enjoy hurting people

or causing them sorrow.

Lamentations 3:32–33 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

32 Though He causes grief,

Yet He will show compassion

According to the multitude of His mercies.

33 For He does not afflict willingly,

Nor grieve the children of men.

Lamentations 3:32–33 — New Century Version (NCV)

32 Although he brings sorrow,

he also has mercy and great love.

33 He does not like to punish people

or make them sad.

Lamentations 3:32–33 — American Standard Version (ASV)

32 For though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses. 33 For he doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men.

Lamentations 3:32–33 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

32 but if he have caused grief, he will have compassion according to the multitude of his loving-kindnesses: 33 for he doth not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men.

Lamentations 3:32–33 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

32 Even if he makes us suffer, 

he will have compassion 

in keeping with the richness of his mercy. 

33 He does not willingly bring suffering or grief to anyone, 

Lamentations 3:32–33 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

32 Even if He causes suffering,

He will show compassion

according to His abundant, faithful love.

33 For He does not enjoy bringing affliction

or suffering on mankind.

Lamentations 3:32–33 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

32 Although he causes grief, he will have compassion

according to the abundance of his steadfast love;

33 for he does not willingly afflict

or grieve anyone.

Lamentations 3:32–33 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

32 For even though he causes grief he has compassion

according to the greatness of his loyal love.

33 He does not afflict willingly,

or grieve anyone.

Lamentations 3:32–33 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

32 He might bring suffering.

But he will also show loving concern.

How great his faithful love is!

33 He doesn’t want to bring pain

or suffering to people.

Lamentations 3:32–33 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

32 For if He causes grief,

Then He will have compassion

According to His abundant lovingkindness.

33 For He does not afflict willingly

Or grieve the sons of men.


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