Lamentations 3:36-38

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

³⁶ To subvert a man in his cause—[of these things] the Lord does not approve.

³⁷ Who is he who speaks and it comes to pass, if the Lord has not authorized and commanded it?

³⁸ Is it not out of the mouth of the Most High that evil and good both proceed [adversity and prosperity, physical evil or misfortune and physical good or happiness]?