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Lamentations 3:26-31 Amplified Bible (AMP)

26. It is good that one should hope in and wait quietly for the salvation (the safety and ease) of the Lord.

27. It is good for a man that he should bear the yoke [of divine disciplinary dealings] in his youth.

28. Let him sit alone uncomplaining and keeping silent [in hope], because [God] has laid [the yoke] upon him [for his benefit]. [Rom. 8:28.]

29. Let him put his mouth in the dust [in abject recognition of his unworthiness]–there may yet be hope. [Mic. 7:17.]

30. Let him give his cheek to the One Who smites him [even through His human agents]; let him be filled [full] with [men's] reproach [in meekness].

31. For the Lord will not cast off forever! [Ps. 94:14.]

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