Berean Standard Bible

“Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him; let him be filled with reproach.”

Lamentations 3:30

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In Lamentations 3 the poet describes how a person who waits on the Lord responds to suffering. The description moves through silence, humility and patience.

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Matthew 5:39But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
Isaiah 50:6I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.
1 Peter 2:23When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Let him offer his cheek to the one who would strike him; let him be filled with reproach.

World English Bible (WEB)

Let him give his cheek to him who strikes him. Let him be filled full of reproach.

King James Version (KJV)

He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Let him give his cheek to him that smiteth him; let him be filled full with reproach.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Let his face be turned to him who gives him blows; let him be full of shame.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Dará la mejilla al que le hiriere; hartaráse de afrenta.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Que ponga su mejilla a quienes lo hieren, y que soporte sus insultos,

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Lamentations 3:30

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