29 He putteth his [a]mouth in the dust, if there may be hope.

30 He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproaches.

31 For the Lord will not forsake forever.

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Footnotes

  1. Lamentations 3:29 He humbleth himself as they that fall down with their face to the ground, and so with patience waiteth for succor.

29 Let him bury his face in the dust(A)
    there may yet be hope.(B)
30 Let him offer his cheek to one who would strike him,(C)
    and let him be filled with disgrace.(D)

31 For no one is cast off
    by the Lord forever.(E)

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