Lamentations 3:33

For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.
- King James Version

For He does not afflict willingly Or grieve the sons of men.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For he doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For he has no pleasure in troubling and causing grief to the children of men.
- Basic English Bible

for he doth not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men.
- Darby Bible

For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.
- Webster's Bible

For he does not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men.
- World English Bible

For He hath not afflicted with His heart, Nor doth He grieve the sons of men.
- Youngs Literal Bible

For He doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Lamentations 3:33

3:33 Willingly - Not from his own mere motion without a cause given him from the persons afflicted. Hence judgment is called God's strange work.