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Lamentations 3:25-31 New English Translation (NET)

25. The Lord is good to those who trust in him,to the one who seeks him.

26. It is good to wait patientlyfor deliverance from the Lord.

27. It is good for a manto bear the yoke while he is young.י (Yod)

28. Let a person sit alone in silence,when the Lord is disciplining him.

29. Let him bury his face in the dust;perhaps there is hope.

30. Let him offer his cheek to the one who hits him;let him have his fill of insults.כ (Kaf)

31. For the Lord will notreject us forever.

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