Catholic Public Domain Version

Lamentations 3:21-34 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

21. ZAIN. These recollections are in my heart; therefore, I shall hope.

22. HETH. By the mercies of the Lord, we are not consumed. For his compassion has not passed away.

23. HETH. I know it at first light; great is your faithfulness.

24. HETH. "The Lord is my portion," said my soul. Because of this, I will wait for him.

25. TETH. The Lord is good to those who hope in him, to the soul that seeks him.

26. TETH. It is good to stand ready in silence for the salvation of God.

27. TETH. It is good for a man, when he has carried the yoke from his youth.

28. JOD. He shall sit solitary and silent. For he has lifted it upon himself.

29. JOD. He shall place his mouth in the dirt, if perhaps there may be hope.

30. JOD. He shall give his cheek to those who strike him; he shall be saturated with reproaches.

31. CAPH. For the Lord will not rebuke forever.

32. CAPH. For, if he has cast down, he will also have compassion, according to the multitude of his mercies.

33. CAPH. For he has not humiliated from his heart, nor has he thrown aside the sons of men,

34. LAMED. as if to crush under his feet all the prisoners of the land,