Lamentations 3:33 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men. For he doth not afflict willingly - It is no pleasure to God to afflict men. He takes no delight in our pain and misery: yet, like a tender and intelligent parent, he uses the rod; not to gratify himself, but to profit and save us.

Lamentations 3:33

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