Lamentations 3:22
It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
It is because of Yahweh’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassion doesn’t fail.
American Standard Version (ASV)
It is of Jehovah’s lovingkindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
What this verse means
Written from ruins, this verse insists that God's mercies restart every single morning.
A short prayer
Lord, Your mercies are new this morning. Let me start over with them.
Read in context — Lamentations 3
20My soul hath them still in remembrance, and is humbled in me.
21This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.
22It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
23They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
24The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
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Related verses
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”John 14:1
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”John 14:27
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”John 15:13
“The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”Nahum 1:7
“Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”Nehemiah 8:10