Christian Standard Bible
Lamentations 3:24
24I say, “The Lord is my portion, therefore I will put my hope in him.”
Lamentations 3:24 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
- New International Version (NIV)I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)"The Lord is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in him."
- New King James Version (NKJV)“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!”
Context of Lamentations 3:24
22Because of the Lord’s faithful love we do not perish, for his mercies never end. 23They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness! I say, “The Lord is my portion, therefore I will put my hope in him.” 25The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the person who seeks him. 26It is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord.
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חֶלְקִ֤י יְהוָה֙ אָמְרָ֣ה נַפְשִׁ֔י עַל־כֵּ֖ן אוֹחִ֥יל לֽוֹ׃ סRead the interlinear
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Cross-references for Lamentations 3:24
- Psalms 16:5Lord, you are my portion and my cup of blessing; you hold my future.
- Psalms 73:26My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart, my portion forever.
- Psalms 119:57The Lord is my portion; I have promised to keep your words.
- Psalms 142:5I cry to you, Lord; I say, “You are my shelter, my portion in the land of the living.”
- Jeremiah 10:16Jacob’s Portion is not like these because he is the one who formed all things. Israel is the tribe of his inheritance; the Lord of Armies is his name.
- Jeremiah 51:19Jacob’s Portion is not like these because he is the one who formed all things. Israel is the tribe of his inheritance; the Lord of Armies is his name.
- Lamentations 3:21Yet I call this to mind, and therefore I have hope:
- 1 Samuel 30:6David was in an extremely difficult position because the troops talked about stoning him, for they were all very bitter over the loss of their sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God.
- 1 Chronicles 5:20They received help against these enemies because they cried out to God in battle, and the Hagrites and all their allies were handed over to them. He was receptive to their prayer because they trusted in him.
- Job 13:15Even if he kills me, I will hope in him. I will still defend my ways before him.
- Psalms 31:24Be strong, and let your heart be courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord.
- Psalms 33:18But look, the Lord keeps his eye on those who fear him — those who depend on his faithful love
- Psalms 42:11Why, my soul, are you so dejected? Why are you in such turmoil? Put your hope in God, for I will still praise him, my Savior and my God.
- Psalms 43:5Why, my soul, are you so dejected? Why are you in such turmoil? Put your hope in God, for I will still praise him, my Savior and my God.
- Psalms 62:8Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before him. God is our refuge.Selah
- Psalms 84:12Happy is the person who trusts in you, Lord of Armies!
Commentaries on Lamentations 3:24
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 24The Lord is my portion - See on Psalm 119:67; (note).Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 24The Lord is my portion - “My portion is Yahweh,” see Numbers 18:20; Psalm 16:5 ff. Therefore will I hope in him - A more full expression of the confidence present in the prophet‘s mind in Lamentations 3:21, but based now upon God‘s faithfulness in showing mercy.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21-36Verses 21-36 Having stated his distress and temptation, the prophet shows how he was raised above it. Bad as things are, it is owing to the mercy of God that they are not worse. We should observe what makes for us, as well as what is against us. God's compassions fail not; of this we have fresh instances every morning. Portions on earth are perishing things, but God is a portion for ever. It is our duty, and will be our comfort and satisfaction, to hope…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 24The LORD is my portion: The land of Canaan was seen as Israel’s inheritance since the time of Moses (Exodus 15:17; Joshua 21:19; 1 Chronicles 28:8; Psalm 47:4). However, the true inheritance for God's people is God himself (see Psalm 16:5–6; Ephesians 1:11; Hebrews 9:15; 1 Peter 1:3–4).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22-2422-24. (Mal 3:6).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Lamentations 3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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