43 Thou hast covered with anger, and persecuted us: thou hast slain, thou hast not pitied.

Other Translations of Lamentations 3:43

New International Version

43 "You have covered yourself with anger and pursued us; you have slain without pity.

English Standard Version

43 "You have wrapped yourself with anger and pursued us, killing without pity;

The Message

43 "You lost your temper with us, holding nothing back. You chased us and cut us down without mercy.

New King James Version

43 You have covered Yourself with anger And pursued us; You have slain and not pitied.

New Living Translation

43 "You have engulfed us with your anger, chased us down, and slaughtered us without mercy.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Lamentations 3:43

Commentary on Lamentations 3:42-54

(Read Lamentations 3:42-54)

The more the prophet looked on the desolations, the more he was grieved. Here is one word of comfort. While they continued weeping, they continued waiting; and neither did nor would expect relief and succour from any but the Lord.