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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 />The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/lamentations/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/lamentations/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/lamentations/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/lamentations/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The LORD <i>is</i> good unto them that wait for him, to the soul <i>that</i> seeketh him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/lamentations/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The LORD <i>is</i> good to those who wait for Him, To the soul <i>who</i> seeks Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/lamentations/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who await Him, To the person <i>who</i> seeks Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/lamentations/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, To the person who seeks Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/lamentations/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, To the person who seeks Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/lamentations/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Yahweh is good to those who hope in Him, To the soul who seeks Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/lamentations/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who wait [confidently] for Him, To those who seek Him [on the authority of God’s word].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/lamentations/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the person who seeks him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/lamentations/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the person who seeks Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/lamentations/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehovah is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/lamentations/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD is kind to everyone who trusts and obeys him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/lamentations/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/lamentations/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to anyone who seeks help from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/lamentations/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is good to everyone who trusts in him, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/lamentations/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the person who searches for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/lamentations/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who trust in him, to the one who seeks him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/lamentations/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/lamentations/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is good to them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/lamentations/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/lamentations/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/lamentations/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />YHWH [is] good to those waiting for Him, "" To the soul [that] seeks Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/lamentations/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Good is Jehovah to those waiting for Him, To the soul that seeketh Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/lamentations/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Good Jehovah to those waiting for him, to the soul that will seek him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/lamentations/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Teth. The Lord is good to them that hope in him, to the soul that seeketh him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/lamentations/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />TETH. The Lord is good to those who hope in him, to the soul that seeks him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/lamentations/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who trust in him, to the one that seeks him; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/lamentations/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/lamentations/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is good to him who waits for him, to the soul that seeks him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/lamentations/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Teth LORD JEHOVAH is good to him who waits for him, and to the soul that seeks him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/lamentations/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The LORD is good unto them that wait for Him, To the soul that seeketh Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/lamentations/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />TETH. The Lord is good to them that wait for him: the soul which shall seek him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/lamentations/3-25.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=837" 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">Jeremiah's Hope</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>“The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.” <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><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.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">is good</a> <a href="/hebrew/6960.htm" title="6960: lə·qōw (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc:: 3ms) -- To bind together, collect, to expect. A primitive root; to bind together, i.e. Collect; to expect.">to those who wait for Him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: lə·ne·p̄eš (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">to the soul</a> <a href="/hebrew/1875.htm" title="1875: tiḏ·rə·šen·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs:: 3mse) -- A primitive root; properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow; by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship.">who seeks Him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.…<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="/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8</a></span><br />Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a></span><br />But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a></span><br />Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/1-7.htm">Nahum 1:7</a></span><br />The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-34.htm">Psalm 37:34</a></span><br />Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/130-5.htm">Psalm 130:5-6</a></span><br />I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope. / My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning—more than watchmen wait for the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-5.htm">Psalm 62:5</a></span><br />Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-9.htm">Psalm 25:9</a></span><br />He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-18.htm">Psalm 145:18-19</a></span><br />The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. / He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a></span><br />And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-7.htm">James 5:7-8</a></span><br />Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a></span><br />Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">1 Peter 5:7</a></span><br />Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The LORD is good to them that wait for him, to the soul that seeks him.</p><p class="hdg">good</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/lamentations/3-26.htm">Lamentations 3:26</a></b></br> <i>It is</i> good that <i>a man</i> should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-18.htm">Genesis 49:18</a></b></br> I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-8.htm">Psalm 25:8</a></b></br> Good and upright <i>is</i> the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.</p><p class="hdg">to</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9</a></b></br> And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/15-2.htm">2 Chronicles 15:2</a></b></br> And he went out to meet Asa, and said unto him, Hear ye me, Asa, and all Judah and Benjamin; The LORD <i>is</i> with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will forsake you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/19-3.htm">2 Chronicles 19:3</a></b></br> Nevertheless there are good things found in thee, in that thou hast taken away the groves out of the land, and hast prepared thine heart to seek God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/lamentations/3-23.htm">Good</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-24.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-17.htm">Seeketh</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-17.htm">Seeks</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-24.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-24.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-10.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/lamentations/3-26.htm">Good</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-26.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-10.htm">Seeketh</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-10.htm">Seeks</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-51.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-26.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-26.htm">Waiting</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'; 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In the context of Lamentations, written during the aftermath of Jerusalem's destruction, it serves as a reminder of God's unchanging nature despite present suffering. The goodness of the Lord is a recurring theme in the Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8</a>, "Taste and see that the LORD is good") and is foundational to understanding His character. This goodness is not merely an abstract quality but is demonstrated through His actions and promises.<p><b>to those who wait for Him</b><br>Waiting on the Lord implies a posture of trust and patience, often in the face of adversity. In the historical context of Lamentations, the Israelites were experiencing the consequences of their disobedience, yet they were encouraged to wait for God's deliverance. This concept is echoed in <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a>, where those who wait on the Lord renew their strength. Waiting is an active, hopeful anticipation of God's intervention, reflecting a deep faith in His timing and sovereignty.<p><b>to the soul who seeks Him</b><br>Seeking God involves a deliberate and earnest pursuit of His presence and will. This phrase underscores the importance of a personal relationship with God, characterized by prayer, study, and obedience. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, seeking God was often associated with worship and adherence to the covenant. The call to seek God is a common biblical exhortation, as seen in <a href="/jeremiah/29-13.htm">Jeremiah 29:13</a>, "You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart." This pursuit is not in vain, as it aligns with God's promise to reveal Himself to those who earnestly seek Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a></b><br>- Traditionally considered the author of Lamentations, Jeremiah is known as the "weeping prophet" due to his deep sorrow over the destruction of Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>- The city that faced destruction and exile, which is the backdrop for the lamentations and expressions of grief found in this book.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>- The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is central to the hope and restoration themes in Lamentations.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_exile.htm">The Exile</a></b><br>- The period of Babylonian captivity that serves as the historical context for the book, highlighting themes of judgment and hope.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_remnant.htm">The Remnant</a></b><br>- The faithful few who continue to seek God despite the national calamity, representing hope and future restoration.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_goodness_of_god.htm">The Goodness of God</a></b><br>God's inherent goodness is a foundational truth that provides hope and assurance, even in times of distress.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_waiting.htm">The Importance of Waiting</a></b><br>Waiting on the Lord is an active expression of faith and trust, requiring patience and perseverance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god_with_intention.htm">Seeking God with Intention</a></b><br>Actively seeking God involves prayer, study, and a heart posture of dependence on Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_times_of_despair.htm">Hope in Times of Despair</a></b><br>Even in the darkest times, believers can find hope in God's promises and character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_remnant.htm">Faithful Remnant</a></b><br>God honors those who remain faithful and seek Him, even when the majority turn away.<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/how_can_i_align_my_heart_to_revere_you.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on waiting?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_waiting_on_the_lord_mean.htm">What does waiting on the Lord mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_waiting.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on waiting?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_known_as_the_weeping_prophet.htm">Who is known as the Weeping Prophet?</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>(25) <span class= "bld">The Lord is good.</span>--The alliterative form of the Hebrew makes "good" the first word of this and the two following verses, the adjective being predicated, first of the essential character of Jehovah, and then of the conditions in man on which the manifestation of that character depends.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/lamentations/3-25.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">The LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָה֙</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">is good</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֤וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to those who wait for Him,</span><br /><span class="heb">לְקוָֹ֔ו‪‬‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(lə·qō·wāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6960.htm">Strong's 6960: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bind together, collect, to expect</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the soul</span><br /><span class="heb">לְנֶ֖פֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ne·p̄eš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">who seeks Him.</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּדְרְשֶֽׁנּוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(tiḏ·rə·šen·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1875.htm">Strong's 1875: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tread, frequent, to follow, to seek, ask, to worship</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/lamentations/3-25.htm">Lamentations 3:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/lamentations/3-25.htm">Lamentations 3:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/lamentations/3-25.htm">Lamentations 3:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/lamentations/3-25.htm">Lamentations 3:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/lamentations/3-25.htm">Lamentations 3:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/lamentations/3-25.htm">Lamentations 3:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/lamentations/3-25.htm">Lamentations 3:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/lamentations/3-25.htm">Lamentations 3:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/lamentations/3-25.htm">Lamentations 3:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/lamentations/3-25.htm">Lamentations 3:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/lamentations/3-25.htm">OT Prophets: Lamentations 3:25 Yahweh is good to those who wait (Lam. 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