Lamentations 3:39

Wherefore doeth a liuing man complaine, a man for the punishment of his sinnes?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Why should {any} living mortal, or {any} man, Offer complaint in view of his sins?
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?
- American Standard Version (1901)

What protest may a living man make, even a man about the punishment of his sin?
- Basic English Bible

Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?
- Darby Bible

Why doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?
- Webster's Bible

Why does a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?
- World English Bible

What -- sigh habitually doth a living man, A man for his sin?
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wherefore doth a living man complain, a strong man because of his sins?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Lamentations 3:39

3:39 Wherefore - The Jews, check themselves in their complaints from the consideration, that nothing had befallen them, but what was the just reward of their sins.