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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/lamentations/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/lamentations/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Pay them back what they deserve, LORD, for what their hands have done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/lamentations/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Pay them back, LORD, for all the evil they have done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/lamentations/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“You will repay them, O LORD, according to the work of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/lamentations/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You will pay them back what they deserve, O LORD, according to the work of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/lamentations/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Render unto them a recompence, O LORD, according to the work of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/lamentations/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Repay them, O LORD, According to the work of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/lamentations/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />You will repay them, LORD, In accordance with the work of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/lamentations/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />You will recompense them, O LORD, According to the work of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/lamentations/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thou wilt recompense them, O LORD, According to the work of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/lamentations/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />You will recompense them, O Yahweh, According to the work of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/lamentations/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You will repay them, O LORD, According to the work of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/lamentations/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You will pay them back what they deserve, LORD, according to the work of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/lamentations/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You will pay them back what they deserve, LORD, according to the work of their hands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/lamentations/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thou wilt render unto them a recompense, O Jehovah, according to the work of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/lamentations/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Pay them back for everything they have done, LORD! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/lamentations/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thou wilt render unto them a recompence, O LORD, according to the work of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/lamentations/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Pay them back, O LORD, for what they deserve, for what their own hands have done.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/lamentations/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Punish them for what they have done, O LORD; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/lamentations/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Pay them back, LORD, according to their actions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/lamentations/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You will pay them back what they deserve, O LORD, according to the work of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/lamentations/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Pay them back what they deserve, O LORD, according to what they have done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/lamentations/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You will render to them what they deserve, LORD, according to the work of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/lamentations/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Render to them a recompense, O LORD, according to the work of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/lamentations/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You will pay them back, Yahweh, according to the work of their hands. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/lamentations/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />You return to them the deed, O YHWH, "" According to the work of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/lamentations/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thou returnest to them the deed, O Jehovah, According to the work of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/lamentations/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thou wilt turn back to them a retribution, O Jehovah, according to the work of their hands.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/lamentations/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thau. Thou shalt render them a recompense, O Lord, according to the works of their hands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/lamentations/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />THAU. You shall pay a recompense to them, O Lord, according to the works of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/lamentations/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Give them what they deserve, LORD, according to their deeds; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/lamentations/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Pay them back for their deeds, O LORD, according to the work of their hands!<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/lamentations/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Render to them a recompense, O LORD, according to the work of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/lamentations/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Tau Return to them their payment, LORD JEHOVAH, according to the work of their hands<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/lamentations/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thou wilt render unto them a recompense, O LORD, According to the work of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/lamentations/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou wilt render them a recompense, O Lord, according to the works of their hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/lamentations/3-64.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rKrWuOkEqzQ?start=1044" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/lamentations/3.htm">A Prayer for Deliverance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">63</span>When they sit and when they rise, see how they mock me in song. <span class="reftext">64</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: tā·šîḇ (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">You will pay them back</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1576.htm" title="1576: gə·mūl (N-ms) -- A dealing, recompense, benefit. From gamal; treatment, i.e. An act; by implication, service or requital.">what they deserve,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4639.htm" title="4639: kə·ma·‘ă·śêh (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- A deed, work. From asah; an action; generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product or property.">according to the work</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yə·ḏê·hem (N-fdc:: 3mp) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">of their hands.</a> </span><span class="reftext">65</span>Put a veil of anguish over their hearts; may Your curse be upon them!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a></span><br />Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Deuteronomy 32:35</a></span><br />Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/94-1.htm">Psalm 94:1-2</a></span><br />O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth. / Rise up, O Judge of the earth; render a reward to the proud.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:6-8</a></span><br />After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, / and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm">Proverbs 20:22</a></span><br />Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Revelation 6:10</a></span><br />And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/11-20.htm">Jeremiah 11:20</a></span><br />O LORD of Hosts, who judges righteously, who examines the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-30.htm">Hebrews 10:30</a></span><br />For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/79-12.htm">Psalm 79:12</a></span><br />Pay back into the laps of our neighbors sevenfold the reproach they hurled at You, O Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a></span><br />Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-18.htm">Isaiah 59:18</a></span><br />So He will repay according to their deeds: fury to His enemies, retribution to His foes, and recompense to the islands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm">2 Timothy 4:14</a></span><br />Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/137-8.htm">Psalm 137:8</a></span><br />O Daughter of Babylon, doomed to destruction, blessed is he who repays you as you have done to us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-38.htm">Matthew 5:38-39</a></span><br />You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.’ / But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/51-56.htm">Jeremiah 51:56</a></span><br />For a destroyer is coming against her—against Babylon. Her warriors will be captured, and their bows will be broken, for the LORD is a God of retribution; He will repay in full.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Render to them a recompense, O LORD, according to the work of their hands.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/28-4.htm">Psalm 28:4</a></b></br> Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/11-20.htm">Jeremiah 11:20</a></b></br> But, O LORD of hosts, that judgest righteously, that triest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I revealed my cause.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/50-29.htm">Jeremiah 50:29</a></b></br> Call together the archers against Babylon: all ye that bend the bow, camp against it round about; let none thereof escape: recompense her according to her work; according to all that she hath done, do unto her: for she hath been proud against the LORD, against the Holy One of Israel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/32-16.htm">Deed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-12.htm">Deserve</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-41.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-6.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-6.htm">Recompence</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-56.htm">Recompense</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-24.htm">Render</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-56.htm">Requite</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-24.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-21.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-9.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joel/3-4.htm">Deed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-59.htm">Deserve</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-2.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/lamentations/5-4.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/hosea/9-7.htm">Recompence</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-3.htm">Recompense</a> <a href="/ezekiel/7-9.htm">Render</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-10.htm">Requite</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-6.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-65.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-2.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Lamentations 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/lamentations/3-1.htm">The prophet bewails his own calamities</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">By the mercies of God, he nourishes his hope</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/lamentations/3-37.htm">He acknowledges God's justice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">55. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/lamentations/3-55.htm">He prays for deliverance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">64. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/lamentations/3-64.htm">And vengeance on his enemies</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/lamentations/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/lamentations/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/lamentations/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>You will pay them back what they deserve</b><br>This phrase reflects the principle of divine retribution, a common theme throughout the Bible. It echoes the concept found in <a href="/deuteronomy/32-35.htm">Deuteronomy 32:35</a>, where God declares that vengeance belongs to Him. The idea of God repaying individuals according to their deeds is also seen in the New Testament, such as in <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a>. This reflects the justice of God, who is portrayed as a righteous judge throughout Scripture. In the context of Lamentations, the prophet Jeremiah is lamenting the destruction of Jerusalem and the suffering of the people, and he calls upon God to enact justice upon those who have wronged them.<p><b>O LORD</b><br>The use of "O LORD" signifies a direct appeal to Yahweh, the covenant name of God, emphasizing a personal relationship and a plea for divine intervention. This invocation is consistent with the Hebrew tradition of calling upon God in times of distress, as seen in the Psalms. It underscores the belief in God's sovereignty and His ability to act on behalf of His people. The name "LORD" in all capitals is a translation of the Tetragrammaton, YHWH, which is considered sacred and is a reminder of God's eternal presence and faithfulness to His covenant promises.<p><b>according to the work of their hands</b><br>This phrase highlights the biblical principle of sowing and reaping, where individuals are held accountable for their actions. It is reminiscent of passages like <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7</a>, which states that a person reaps what they sow. In the historical context of Lamentations, this reflects the consequences faced by the nations and individuals who have acted against God's people. The "work of their hands" can be understood as their deeds and actions, which in the context of the Babylonian conquest, includes acts of violence and idolatry. This phrase serves as a reminder of the moral order established by God, where justice is ultimately served.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a></b><br>- Traditionally attributed as the author of Lamentations, Jeremiah is known as the "weeping prophet." He laments the destruction of Jerusalem and the suffering of his people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>- The city that has been destroyed by the Babylonians, serving as the backdrop for the book of Lamentations. It represents the consequences of the nation's disobedience to God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>- The covenant God of Israel, who is appealed to for justice and recompense against the enemies of His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_enemies_of_israel.htm">The Enemies of Israel</a></b><br>- Those who have brought destruction and suffering upon Jerusalem, often seen as instruments of God's judgment but also as subjects of future divine justice.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_babylonian_exile.htm">The Babylonian Exile</a></b><br>- The historical event during which the people of Judah were taken captive by Babylon, leading to the lamentations over Jerusalem's fall.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_justice.htm">Divine Justice</a></b><br>God is just and will repay individuals according to their actions. This assurance can bring comfort to believers who face injustice, knowing that God sees and will act in His perfect timing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>While we may desire immediate justice, God's timing is perfect. We are called to trust in His wisdom and sovereignty, even when we do not see immediate results.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>The destruction of Jerusalem serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. It calls us to examine our own lives and repent where necessary.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_justice.htm">Prayer for Justice</a></b><br>Like Jeremiah, we can bring our cries for justice to God, trusting that He hears and will act. This encourages us to maintain a prayerful attitude in the face of adversity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_restoration.htm">Hope in Restoration</a></b><br>Despite the lament, there is hope for restoration. God's justice is not only about punishment but also about restoring what is broken, pointing us to the ultimate restoration through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_lamentations_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Lamentations 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_proof_david_wrote_psalm_64.htm">What proof exists that David truly authored Psalm 64, given the lack of concrete historical records to confirm its original context?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_23_8-9_conflict_with_god's_omnipresence.htm">If Job 23:8-9 insists God is nowhere to be found, does this conflict with the broader biblical teaching that God is always present?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_137_9_align_with_a_loving_god.htm">How can Psalm 137:9 be reconciled with a just and loving God when it seems to celebrate cruelty against children?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_themes_are_in_lamentations.htm">What themes are explored in the Book of Lamentations?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/lamentations/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(64) <span class= "bld">Render unto them . . .</span>--The words are noticeable as being taken from <a href="/psalms/28-4.htm" title="Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavors: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert.">Psalm 28:4</a>, and reproduced by St. Paul in <a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm" title="Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:">2Timothy 4:14</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/lamentations/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 64.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Render unto them,</span> etc. The sacred poet is familiar with the psalms; here we have a condensation of <a href="/psalms/28-4.htm">Psalm 28:4</a>. The tone of vers. 64-66 reminds us of passages in the Book of Jeremiah (see <a href="/jeremiah/18-23.htm">Jeremiah 18:23</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/20-12.htm">Jeremiah 20:12</a>); <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/lamentations/3-64.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You will pay them back</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּשִׁ֨יב</span> <span class="translit">(tā·šîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what they deserve,</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּמ֛וּל</span> <span class="translit">(gə·mūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1576.htm">Strong's 1576: </a> </span><span class="str2">Treatment, an act, service, requital</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">according to the work</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּמַעֲשֵׂ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ma·‘ă·śêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4639.htm">Strong's 4639: </a> </span><span class="str2">An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of their hands.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְדֵיהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḏê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/lamentations/3-64.htm">Lamentations 3:64 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/lamentations/3-64.htm">Lamentations 3:64 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/lamentations/3-64.htm">Lamentations 3:64 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/lamentations/3-64.htm">Lamentations 3:64 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/lamentations/3-64.htm">Lamentations 3:64 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/lamentations/3-64.htm">Lamentations 3:64 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/lamentations/3-64.htm">Lamentations 3:64 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/lamentations/3-64.htm">Lamentations 3:64 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/lamentations/3-64.htm">Lamentations 3:64 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/lamentations/3-64.htm">Lamentations 3:64 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/lamentations/3-64.htm">OT Prophets: Lamentations 3:64 You will render to them a recompense (Lam. 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