of Lamentations 3:22–24 by ignoring the lament and despair in the chapter. Undoubtedly, this chapter, and especially verses 22–24 and its surrounding verses, is very important for the theology of the book. It highlights that there is still an optimistic element alive in the voice of this individual, who may be representative of the other faithful people in the community. However, this positive element does not ‘solve’ the problem of suffering. The book continues, and the story does not finish, even