29 Let him [a]put his mouth in the (A)dust;
Perhaps there is (B)hope.
30 Let him give his (C)cheek to the one who is going to strike him;
Let him be filled with shame.
31 For the Lord will (D)not reject forever,
32 For if He causes grief,
Then He will have (E)compassion
In proportion to His abundant mercy.

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Footnotes

  1. Lamentations 3:29 Lit give

29 Let him bury his face in the dust(A)
    there may yet be hope.(B)
30 Let him offer his cheek to one who would strike him,(C)
    and let him be filled with disgrace.(D)

31 For no one is cast off
    by the Lord forever.(E)
32 Though he brings grief, he will show compassion,
    so great is his unfailing love.(F)

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