26. It is good that one should wait quietlyfor the salvation of the Lord.
27. It is good for a man that he bearthe yoke in his youth.
28. Let him sit alone in silencewhen it is laid on him;
29. let him put his mouth in the dust—there may yet be hope;
30. let him give his cheek to the one who strikes,and let him be filled with insults.
31. For the Lord will notcast off forever,