Lamentations 3:21

This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.

Cross-reference

Lamentations 3:24-25 directly continues verse 21 — the hope is grounded in God being his portion and good to those who wait.

Psalm 77:7-11 moves from lament to hope by recalling God's past deeds — same pivot from despair to trust as in Lamentations 3:21.

Psalm 119:81 expresses hope in God's word and salvation, mirroring the hope Jeremiah finds in recalling God's faithfulness.

Psalm 71:14 Parallel

Psalm 71:14 declares 'I will always have hope' — a direct parallel to Jeremiah's resolve after calling to mind God's faithfulness.

Jeremiah 31:17 promises future restoration and hope for the exiles, directly answering the hope expressed in this lament.

Hosea 2:15 Parallel

Hosea 2:15 uses 'door of hope' from the Valley of Achor, symbolizing hope after judgment — a vivid parallel to the hope in Lamentations.

Jonah 2:7 Parallel

Jonah 2:7 describes remembering the Lord in distress, exactly mirroring the act of calling to mind that brings hope in Lamentations.

Zechariah 9:12 calls exiles 'prisoners of hope' and promises double restoration, echoing the hope for restoration in Lamentations.

Psalm 130:7 Parallel

Psalm 130:7 calls Israel to hope in the Lord for His unfailing love and redemption, broadening the personal hope to a corporate appeal.

Habakkuk 2:3 assures that God's revelation will come at the appointed time, adding a patient waiting element to the hope in Lamentations.

Psalm 48:14 Related theme

Psalm 48:14 affirms God as eternal guide, providing a foundation of trust in His continual presence that undergirds the hope here.