29 aLet him put his mouth in the dust—
There may yet be hope.
30 aLet him give
his cheek to the one who strikes him,
And be full of reproach.
31 aFor the Lord will not cast off forever.
32 Though He causes grief,
Yet He will show compassion
According to the multitude of His mercies.
33 For
aHe does not afflict willingly,
Nor grieve the children of men.
34 To crush under one’s feet
All the prisoners of the earth,
35 To turn aside the justice
due a man
Before the face of the Most High,
36 Or subvert a man in his cause—
aThe Lord does not approve.
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
