Holman Christian Standard Bible

Lamentations 3:22-35 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

22. Because of the Lord’s faithful love we do not perish, for His mercies never end.

23. They are new every morning;great is Your faithfulness!

24. I say: The Lord is my portion, therefore I will put my hope in Him.

25. The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,to the person who seeks Him.

26. It is good to wait quietly for deliverance from the Lord.

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

28. Let him sit alone and be silent, for God has disciplined him.

29. Let him put his mouth in the dust —perhaps there is still hope.

30. Let him offer his cheekto the one who would strike him; let him be filled with shame.

31. For the Lordwill not reject us forever.

32. Even if He causes suffering,He will show compassionaccording to His abundant, faithful love.

33. For He does not enjoy bringing affliction or suffering on mankind.

34. Crushing all the prisoners of the land beneath one’s feet,

35. denying justice to a man in the presence of the Most High,