Bible verse
Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him; let him be filled with reproach.
Lamentations 3:30 · BSB
The verses around it, from Lamentations 3.
26 It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
27 It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is still young.
28 Let him sit alone in silence, for God has disciplined him.
29 Let him bury his face in the dust—perhaps there is still hope.
30 Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him; let him be filled with reproach.
31 For the Lord will not cast us off forever.
32 Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion.
33 For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men.
34 To crush underfoot all the prisoners of the land,
KJV
He giveth [his] cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.
ASV
Let him give his cheek to him that smiteth him; let him be filled full with reproach.
ERV
Let him give his cheek to him that smiteth him; let him be filled full with reproach.
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