31. For the Lord will not cast off forever.
32. Though He causes grief,Yet He will show compassionAccording to the multitude of His mercies.
33. For He does not afflict willingly,Nor grieve the children of men.
34. To crush under one’s feetAll the prisoners of the earth,
35. To turn aside the justice due a manBefore the face of the Most High,
36. Or subvert a man in his cause—The Lord does not approve.
37. Who is he who speaks and it comes to pass,When the Lord has not commanded it?
38. Is it not from the mouth of the Most HighThat woe and well-being proceed?
39. Why should a living man complain,A man for the punishment of his sins?
40. Let us search out and examine our ways,And turn back to the Lord;
41. Let us lift our hearts and handsTo God in heaven.