Charles Spurgeon Commentary Lamentations 3:32-34

"For though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses. For he doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men. To crush under foot all the prisoners of the earth," — Lamentations 3:32-34 (ASV)

But though He causes grief, yet He will have compassion according to the multitude of His mercies. For He does not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men. To crush under His feet all the prisoners of the earth,

That is not God's way of acting. Tyrants may do so, but the tender, compassionate God, our gracious, loving Father, will never do that. If you lie in the dust before Him, He will not tread on you.