Lamentations 3:22-23 shows a mercy that is lived within concrete decisions—see "because" and "yahweh's". Let mercy in what we celebrate and refuse—turn hope into steady work. Grace & Mercy connects here: Highlights God’s unmerited favor and covenantal compassion, culminating in Christ (Exod 34:6; Eph 2:8–9).

The setting is Lamentations—prophetic oracle, highlighting mercy. Within ch. 3, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward grace & mercy. Watch the terms “because” and “yahweh's”.

Long‑standing tradition credits Lamentations to Jeremiah (trad.). Modern scholarship on Lamentations sees Exilic laments over Jerusalem’s fall.. Scholars commonly date Lamentations 6th century BC.. Here the thread of grace & mercy comes into view.