Lamentations 3:28
Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he has laid it on him.
World English 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.
29Let him put his mouth in the dust, if it is so that there may be hope.
Cross References
Job 23:2“Even today my complaint is rebellious. His hand is heavy in spite of my groaning.
Psalms 39:10Remove your scourge away from me. I am overcome by the blow of your hand.
Jeremiah 15:17I didn’t sit in the assembly of those who make merry and rejoice. I sat alone because of your hand, 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 →