Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Let him sit alone in silence, for the LORD has laid it on him. New Living Translation Let them sit alone in silence beneath the LORD’s demands. English Standard Version Let him sit alone in silence when it is laid on him; Berean Standard Bible Let him sit alone in silence, for God has disciplined him. King James Bible He sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because he hath borne it upon him. New King James Version Let him sit alone and keep silent, Because God has laid it on him; New American Standard Bible Let him sit alone and keep quiet, Since He has laid it on him. NASB 1995 Let him sit alone and be silent Since He has laid it on him. NASB 1977 Let him sit alone and be silent Since He has laid it on him. Legacy Standard Bible Let him sit alone and be silent Since He has laid it on him. Amplified Bible Let him sit alone [in hope] and keep quiet, Because God has laid it on him [for his benefit]. Christian Standard Bible Let him sit alone and be silent, for God has disciplined him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Let him sit alone and be silent, for God has disciplined him. American Standard Version Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he hath laid it upon him. Contemporary English Version and to sit silently alone, if this is what the LORD intends. English Revised Version Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he hath laid it upon him. GOD'S WORD® Translation They should sit alone and remain silent because the LORD has laid these burdens on them. Good News Translation When we suffer, we should sit alone in silent patience; International Standard Version He is to sit apart and remain silent, because the LORD has laid it upon him. Majority Standard Bible Let him sit alone in silence, for God has disciplined him. NET Bible Let a person sit alone in silence, when the LORD is disciplining him. New Heart English Bible Let him sit alone and keep silence when he is disciplining him. Webster's Bible Translation He sitteth alone, and keepeth silence, because he hath borne it upon him. World English Bible Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he has laid it on him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe sits alone, and is silent, "" For He has laid [it] on him. Young's Literal Translation He sitteth alone, and is silent, For He hath laid it upon him. Smith's Literal Translation He will sit alone and be silent, for he laid upon him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleJod. He shall sit solitary, and hold his peace: because he hath taken it up upon himself. Catholic Public Domain Version JOD. He shall sit solitary and silent. For he has lifted it upon himself. New American Bible To sit alone and in silence, when its weight lies heavy, New Revised Standard Version to sit alone in silence when the Lord has imposed it, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet him sit alone and keep silence, because he has laid thy yoke upon him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Yodh He will sit alone and he will be silent, because he has taken your yoke upon himself OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let him sit alone and keep silence, Because He hath laid it upon him. Brenton Septuagint Translation He will sit alone, and be silent, because he has borne it upon him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jeremiah's Hope…27It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is still young. 28Let him sit alone in silence, for God has disciplined him. 29Let him bury his face in the dust—perhaps there is still hope.… Cross References Isaiah 30:15 For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.” Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.” Isaiah 40:31 But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. Psalm 62:1 For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him. Habakkuk 2:20 But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him. Zephaniah 1:7 Be silent in the presence of the Lord GOD, for the Day of the LORD is near. Indeed, the LORD has prepared a sacrifice; He has consecrated His guests. Psalm 37:7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes. Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. Psalm 4:4 Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah Exodus 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” 1 Kings 19:12 After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice. Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Mark 6:31 And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. Luke 10:39 She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Treasury of Scripture He sits alone and keeps silence, because he has borne it on him. Lamentations 2:10 The elders of the daughter of Zion sit upon the ground, and keep silence: they have cast up dust upon their heads; they have girded themselves with sackcloth: the virgins of Jerusalem hang down their heads to the ground. Psalm 39:9 I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it. Psalm 102:7 I watch, and am as a sparrow alone upon the house top. Jump to Previous Alone Borne Keepeth Laid Seated Silence Silent Sit Sitteth SolitaryJump to Next Alone Borne Keepeth Laid Seated Silence Silent Sit Sitteth SolitaryLamentations 3 1. The prophet bewails his own calamities22. By the mercies of God, he nourishes his hope 37. He acknowledges God's justice 55. He prays for deliverance 64. And vengeance on his enemies Let him sit The phrase "Let him sit" suggests a posture of humility and submission. In the Hebrew context, sitting often symbolizes a state of contemplation or mourning. The Hebrew root word "yashab" implies dwelling or remaining in a place. This indicates a deliberate choice to pause and reflect, which is essential in the process of spiritual growth and repentance. In ancient Israel, sitting was also a position of learning, as disciples would sit at the feet of their teachers. Thus, this phrase encourages the believer to adopt a teachable spirit, ready to receive wisdom and correction from God. alone in silence for God has disciplined him Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Let him sitיֵשֵׁ֤ב (yê·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry alone בָּדָד֙ (bā·ḏāḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 910: Isolation, separation in silence, וְיִדֹּ֔ם (wə·yid·dōm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1826: To be dumb, to be astonished, to stop, to perish for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction God has disciplined נָטַ֖ל (nā·ṭal) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5190: To lift, to impose him. עָלָֽיו׃ (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Links Lamentations 3:28 NIVLamentations 3:28 NLT Lamentations 3:28 ESV Lamentations 3:28 NASB Lamentations 3:28 KJV Lamentations 3:28 BibleApps.com Lamentations 3:28 Biblia Paralela Lamentations 3:28 Chinese Bible Lamentations 3:28 French Bible Lamentations 3:28 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Lamentations 3:28 Let him sit alone and keep silence (Lam. 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