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Lamentations 3:31

Lamentations chapter 3 · verse 31 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For the Lord will not cast off for ever.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For the Lord will not cast off for ever.

Context

v.30Let him give his cheek to him that smiteth him; let him be filled full with reproach.

v.31This passage

v.32For though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Samuel 12:22

    For Jehovah will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake, because it hath pleased Jehovah to make you a people unto himself.

  • Psalms 77:7

    Will the Lord cast off for ever? And will he be favorable no more?

  • Micah 7:18

    Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth over the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in lovingkindness.

  • Psalms 103:8

    Jehovah is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness.

  • Isaiah 54:7

    For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.

  • Isaiah 57:16

    For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth; for the spirit would faint before me, and the souls that I have made.