Lamentations 3:28
Let him sit alone in silence, for the LORD has laid it upon him.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
He sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because he hath borne it upon him.
In Context
27It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is still young.
29Let him bury his face in the dust—perhaps there is still hope.
Cross References
Job 23:2“Even today my complaint is bitter. His hand is heavy despite my groaning.
Psalms 39:10Remove Your scourge from me; I am perishing by the force of Your hand.
Jeremiah 15:17I never sat with the band of revelers, nor did I celebrate with them. Because Your hand was on me, I sat alone, for You have filled me with indignation.
Matthew Henry on Lamentations 3:22-37
Words of Comfort to Israel; The Benefit of Afflictions; Comfort to the Afflicted. ( b. c. 588.) 21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. 22 It is of the Lord 's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. 24 The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. 25 The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. 26 It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the… Read the whole commentary →