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Berean Standard Bible

“Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion.”

Lamentations 3:32

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Lamentations mourns the destruction of Jerusalem, yet its third chapter turns from grief to hope. The writer reflects on God's character in the midst of pain.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion.

World English Bible (WEB)

For though he causes grief, yet he will have compassion according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For though he sends grief, still he will have pity in the full measure of his love.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Antes si afligiere, también se compadecerá según la multitud de sus misericordias.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Aunque el Señor la aflija, también le mostrará compasión, por la grandeza de su bondad.

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