For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.Willingly — Not from his own mere motion without a cause given him from the persons afflicted. Hence judgment is called God's strange work. read more
To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord approveth not. To subvert — Here are three things mentioned, which God approveth not. read more
Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?Who — Nothing comes to pass in the world, but by the disposal of divine providence. This seems to be spoken in the name of the people of God, arguing themselves into a quiet submission, to their afflictions, from the consideration of the hand of God in them. read more
Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?Evil — Doth not evil or trouble come out of God's mouth from his direction, and providence, as well as good? read more
Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?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. read more
21. This… therefore Referring to the affliction and humble prayer of the prophet. His weakness and sore need lead him to hope for God’s interposing strength. read more
22. We are not consumed “We,” here, takes the place of I without any marked transition, suggesting, as above intimated, that the prophet in what goes before identifies himself with the people. read more
23. New every morning That is, Jehovah’s mercies are “new,” or repeated. read more
24. The Lord is my portion An almost verbatim quotation from Psalms 119:57, which is also substantially identical with several other passages. read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Lamentations 3:29
He putteth his mouth in the dust; if so be there may be hope.In the dust — Both this and the former verses let us know the duty of persons under afflictions. read more