30Let him offer his cheek to one who would strike him, and let him be filled with disgrace.


In Context

27 It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is young.

28 Let him sit alone in silence, for the Lord has laid it on him.

29 Let him bury his face in the dust- there may yet be hope.

30 Let him offer his cheek to one who would strike him, and let him be filled with disgrace.

31 For men are not cast off by the Lord forever.

32 Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love.

Lamentations 3:30 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:30He giveth [his] cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

3:30Jod. He shall give his cheek to him that striketh him, he shall be filled with reproaches.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

3:30Let him give his cheek to him that smiteth him; let him be filled full with reproach.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:30he giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him; he is filled full with reproach.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

3:30Let him give his cheek to him that smiteth him; let him be filled full with reproach.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:30He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:30Let him give his cheek to him who strikes him; let him be filled full with reproach.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

3:30He giveth to his smiter the cheek, He is filled with reproach.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:30He gives his cheek to him that smites him: he is filled full with reproach.