Lamentations
“It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.”
Lamentations 3:22
Lamentations 3:22 (KJV) speaks to God's mercy, God's faithfulness, and God's love — words set in Lamentations, poems of grief over a fallen city. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”
Psalms 100:5“And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,”
Exodus 34:6“Nevertheless for thy great mercies' sake thou didst not utterly consume them, nor forsake them; for thou art a gracious and merciful God.”
Nehemiah 9:31“For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.”
Psalms 103:11“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.”
Psalms 23:6“For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the LORD that hath mercy on thee.”
Isaiah 54:10
Common questions
What does Lamentations 3:22 mean?
In the King James Version, Lamentations 3:22 reads: "It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not." The verse speaks to God's mercy, God's faithfulness, and God's love. To read it well, take it in the flow of Lamentations 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Lamentations 3:22 in the King James Version?
Yes. "It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not." is Lamentations 3:22 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Lamentations chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to Lamentations 3:22?
Verses that sit beside Lamentations 3:22 include Psalms 100:5, Exodus 34:6, and Nehemiah 9:31. Reading them alongside Lamentations 3:22 deepens the theme of God's mercy.
How can I pray with Lamentations 3:22?
Read Lamentations 3:22 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.