What does Lamentations 3:36 mean?

Lamentations 3:36 highlights themes such as justice, integrity, divine-judgment when read in context.

How should I apply Lamentations 3:36 today?

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

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

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

35To turn aside the right of a man before the face of the most High,

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

37Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?

38Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?

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Deuteronomy 16:19
Both verses stress the importance of not perverting justice.
Isaiah 5:20
This verse warns against calling evil good and good evil, similar to the theme of justice.
Proverbs 21:15
This verse highlights the joy that comes from upholding justice.