8 Even when I call out or cry for help, he shuts out my prayer.

Other Translations of Lamentations 3:8

King James Version

8 Also when I cry and shout, he shutteth out my prayer.

English Standard Version

8 though I call and cry for help, he shuts out my prayer;

The Message

8 Even when I cry out and plead for help, he locks up my prayers and throws away the key.

New King James Version

8 Even when I cry and shout, He shuts out my prayer.

New Living Translation

8 And though I cry and shout, he has shut out my prayers.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Lamentations 3:8

Commentary on Lamentations 3:1-20

(Read Lamentations 3:1-20)

The prophet relates the more gloomy and discouraging part of his experience, and how he found support and relief. In the time of his trial the Lord had become terrible to him. It was an affliction that was misery itself; for sin makes the cup of affliction a bitter cup. The struggle between unbelief and faith is often very severe. But the weakest believer is wrong, if he thinks that his strength and hope are perished from the Lord.