What does Lamentations 3:32 mean?

Lamentations 3:32 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Lamentations 3:32 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

30He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.

31For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

32But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.

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

34To crush under his feet all the prisoners of the earth,

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