Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Lamentations 3:28
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Berean Standard Bible
Let him sit alone in silence, for the LORD has laid it upon him.
King James Version
He sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because he hath borne [it] upon him.
World English Bible
Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he has laid it on him.
American Standard Version
Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he hath laid it upon him.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Lamentations 3
26 It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
27 It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is still young.
28 Let him sit alone in silence, for the LORD has laid it upon him.
29 Let him bury his face in the dust—perhaps there is still hope.
30 Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him; let him be filled with reproach.
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