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Lamentations 3:35

What does Lamentations 3:35 mean?

A plain-English look at Lamentations 3:35 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Lamentations 3:35 means

To turn aside a person’s right before the face of the Most High is a grave offense. Justice matters to God; He watches over legal processes and human relationships. The verse reminds the community that while they suffer under God’s hand, they must not imitate the oppressor by perverting justice themselves. It also comforts the wronged: their cause is not unseen. The phrase “before the face of the Most High” underscores accountability—no injustice escapes His notice. This strengthens faith that God will vindicate the righteous and rebuke the wicked in His time.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

To turn aside the right of a man before the face of the Most High,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

To turn aside the right of a man before the face of the most High,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

To turn aside the right of a man before the face of the Most High,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

In his turning away the right of a man before the face of the Most High.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

To turn aside the judgment of a man, Over-against the face of the Most High,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Lamed. To turn aside the judgment of a man before the face of the most High,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

to turn aside the right of a man before the face of the Most High,

Context

Continuing the list of condemned injustices, this verse focuses on denying someone their right under God’s gaze. Verse 36 will add that subverting a person in his cause is not approved by the Lord. Together they affirm moral order amid chaos. This moral clarity sets up verses 37–38, which assert God’s sovereignty over all outcomes, reminding the reader that divine control does not excuse human evil.

v.34To crush under foot all the prisoners of the earth,

v.35This passage

v.36To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord approveth not.

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