Lamentations 3:28-30

English Standard Version

²⁸Let him ^(A)sit alone in silence
    when it is laid on him;
²⁹^(B)let him put his mouth in the dust—
    there may yet be hope;
³⁰^(C)let him give his cheek to the one who strikes,
    and let him be filled with insults.

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Lamentations 3:28-30

New International Version

²⁸Let him sit alone in silence,^(A)
    for the Lord has laid it on him.
²⁹Let him bury his face in the dust^(B)—
    there may yet be hope.^(C)
³⁰Let him offer his cheek to one who would strike him,^(D)
    and let him be filled with disgrace.^(E)

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Lamentations 3:28-30

King James Version

²⁸He sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because he hath borne it upon him.

²⁹He putteth his mouth in the dust; if so be there may be hope.

³⁰He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.

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