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Lamentations 3:29

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Berean Standard Bible

Let him bury his face in the dust— perhaps there is still hope.

American Standard Version (1901)

Let him put his mouth in the dust, if so be there may be hope.

Bible in Basic English

Let him put his mouth in the dust, if by chance there may be hope.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Jod. He shall put his mouth in the dust, if so be there may be hope.

Free Bible Version

They should bow low with their faces to the ground, for there may still be hope.

Geneva Bible 1599

He putteth his mouth in the dust, if there may be hope.

King James (Authorized) Version

He putteth his mouth in the dust; if so be there may be hope.

Translation for Translators

They should lie in the dirt, with their faces on the ground, because they can still hope that Yahweh will help them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Let him put his mouth in the dust—there may yet be hope.

Noah Webster Bible

He putteth his mouth in the dust; if there may be hope.

World English Bible

Let him put his mouth in the dust, if it is so that there may be hope.

Young's Literal Translation

He putteth in the dust his mouth, if so be there is hope.

Context

The Prophet’s Hope

²⁸Let him sit alone in silence, for God has disciplined him. ²⁹Let him bury his face in the dust— perhaps there is still hope. ³⁰Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him; let him be filled with reproach.

Summary

This verse encourages patience and perseverance in times of adversity, emphasizing the importance of bearing one's yoke in youth. It speaks to the refining process that trials bring, teaching believers to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. By enduring suffering with humility and trust in God's sovereignty, individuals can grow in faith and experience His faithfulness. The verse underscores the value of learning from challenges and allowing them to shape character, ultimately leading to a deeper relationship with God.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

He putteth his mouth in the dust - Lives in a state of deep humility. If so be there may be hope - Because there is room for hope.

Lamentations 3:29

The Prophet’s Hope

²⁸Let him sit alone in silence, for God has disciplined him. ²⁹Let him bury his face in the dust— perhaps there is still hope. ³⁰Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him; let him be filled with reproach.

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Berean Standard Bible

Let him bury his face in the dust— perhaps there is still hope.

American Standard Version (1901)

Let him put his mouth in the dust, if so be there may be hope.

Bible in Basic English

Let him put his mouth in the dust, if by chance there may be hope.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Jod. He shall put his mouth in the dust, if so be there may be hope.

Free Bible Version

They should bow low with their faces to the ground, for there may still be hope.

Geneva Bible 1599

He putteth his mouth in the dust, if there may be hope.

King James (Authorized) Version

He putteth his mouth in the dust; if so be there may be hope.

Translation for Translators

They should lie in the dirt, with their faces on the ground, because they can still hope that Yahweh will help them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Let him put his mouth in the dust—there may yet be hope.

Noah Webster Bible

He putteth his mouth in the dust; if there may be hope.

World English Bible

Let him put his mouth in the dust, if it is so that there may be hope.

Young's Literal Translation

He putteth in the dust his mouth, if so be there is hope.