Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Lamentations 3:30
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Berean Standard Bible
Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him; let him be filled with reproach.
King James Version
He giveth [his] cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.
World English Bible
Let him give his cheek to him who strikes him. Let him be filled full of reproach.
American Standard Version
Let him give his cheek to him that smiteth him; let him be filled full with reproach.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Lamentations 3
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.
31 For the Lord will not cast us off forever.
32 Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion.
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