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Berean Standard Bible

“Let him sit alone in silence, for the LORD has laid it upon him.”

Lamentations 3:28

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Study note

After declaring hope in God's compassion in Lamentations 3:21-27, the speaker reflects on how to bear hardship. Verses 27-30 describe a humble posture, likening the learner to a young man who takes a yoke upon himself.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Let him sit alone in silence, for the LORD has laid it upon him.

World English Bible (WEB)

Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he has laid it on him.

King James Version (KJV)

He sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because he hath borne it upon him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he hath laid it upon him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Let him be seated by himself, saying nothing, because he has put it on him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Sentaráse solo, y callará, porque lo llevó sobre sí.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Déjenla estar sola y en silencio, cuando el Señor le quiere mostrar algo.

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