In Context

28 He sits alone and keeps silence, because he has borne it on him.

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

30 He gives his cheek to him that smites him: he is filled full with reproach.

31 For the LORD will not cast off for ever:

32 But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.

33 For he does not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.

Lamentations 3:31 in Other Translations