Lamentations 3:27-32 New Century Version (NCV)

27. It is good for someone to work hardwhile he is young.

28. He should sit alone and be quiet;the Lord has given him hard work to do.

29. He should bow down to the ground;maybe there is still hope.

30. He should let anyone slap his cheek;he should be filled with shame.

31. The Lord will not rejecthis people forever.

32. Although he brings sorrow,he also has mercy and great love.

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