Lamentations 3:28
Let him sit alone in silence, when it is laid upon him. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 that he bear the yoke in his youth. 1
29Let him put his mouth in the dust—there may yet be hope. 1
Cross References
Job 23:2“Even today my complaint is bitter; 1 my hand + 23:2 Some copies have: his hand is heavy because of my groaning. 1
Psalms 39:10Stop wounding me; 1 I am overwhelmed by the blow of your hand. 1
Jeremiah 15:17I did not sit in the circle of those who celebrated or rejoiced. 1 I sat in solitude because of your powerful hand, for you filled me with indignation. 1
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 →