44 You have covered Yourself with a cloud So that no prayer can pass through .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Lamentations 3:44

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.