27. It is good for a man to bear the yokein his youth.
28. Let him sit alone in silencewhen it is laid on him;
29. let him put his mouth in the dust—there may yet be hope.
30. Let him give his cheek to the one who strikes,and let him be filled with insults.
31. For the Lordwill not cast off forever.
32. But though He causes grief, yet He will have compassionaccording to the abundance of His mercies.
33. For He does not afflict from His heart,nor grieve the sons of men.
34. To crush underfootall the prisoners of the earth,
35. to turn aside the justice due a manin the presence of the Most High,
36. to subvert a man in his cause,the Lord does not approve.
37. Who is he who speaks and it comes to pass,unless the Lord has commanded it?