What does Lamentations 3:38 mean?

Lamentations 3:38 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Lamentations 3:38 today?

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

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

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?

39Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?

40Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD.

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