Lamentations 3:39

Lamentations 3:39 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

39Why should the living complain

when punished for their sins?

39¶Of what can any living 3:39 Or human beingmortal, or any man,

Complain 3:39 Or on the basis ofin view of his sins?

39Why should any living mortal, or any man,

Offer complaint in view of his sins?

39¶Why should any living mortal, or any man,

Complain [of punishment] in view of his sins?

39Why should any mortal man complain,

in view of his sins?

39A person who is still alive shouldn’t blame God

when God punishes them for their sins.