Lamentations 3:42

King James Version (KJV)

We have transgressed and have rebelled: thou hast not pardoned.

Albert Barnes
Notes on the Whole Bible

Verses 40-42

The prophet urges men to search out their faults and amend them.

Lamentations 3:40

And turn again to the Lord - Or, “and return to Yahweh.” The prep. (to) in the Hebrew implies not half way, but the whole.

Lamentations 3:41

Literally, “Let us lift up our heart unto our hands unto God in heaven;” as if the heart first lifted up the hands, and then with them mounted up in prayer to God. In real prayer the outward expression is caused by the emotion stirring within.

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Matthew Henry
Concise Bible Commentary

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.

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