29. They should put their mouths in the dust.Maybe a reason to hope exists.
30. They should turn their cheeks to the one who strikes themand take their fill of insults.
31. “The Lord will not reject ⌊such⌋ people forever.
32. Even if he makes us suffer,he will have compassionin keeping with the richness of his mercy.
33. He does not willingly bring suffering or grief to anyone,
34. crush any prisoner on earth underfoot,
35. deny people their rights in the presence of the Most High God,
36. or deprive people of justice in court.The Lord isn’t happy to see ⌊these things⌋.