Lamentations 3:28
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 Version
He 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 Bible
Jod. 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 Bible
Let 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 1917
Let 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.

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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.

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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
The word "alone" emphasizes solitude, which is a recurring theme in the Bible for those undergoing a period of testing or transformation. The Hebrew word "badad" conveys a sense of being set apart. This solitude is not merely physical but also spiritual, allowing the individual to focus solely on their relationship with God. Historically, prophets and leaders often experienced solitude as a time of preparation and revelation. For example, Moses spent time alone on Mount Sinai, and Jesus withdrew to solitary places to pray. This solitude is a divine invitation to deeper intimacy with God.

in silence
"In silence" underscores the importance of quietness before God. The Hebrew word "dumam" suggests stillness and calmness. Silence in the biblical sense is not just the absence of speech but an active listening and waiting on God. It is a time to cease striving and to be receptive to God's voice. In the historical context of Lamentations, silence reflects the gravity of the situation faced by Jerusalem after its destruction. It is a call to acknowledge God's sovereignty and to trust in His ultimate plan, even when His ways are not immediately understood.

for God has disciplined him
This phrase acknowledges divine discipline as a form of loving correction. The Hebrew root "yasar" means to chasten or instruct. Discipline from God is not punitive but redemptive, aimed at restoring the believer to righteousness. In the broader scriptural context, Hebrews 12:6 reminds us that "the Lord disciplines the one He loves." The historical backdrop of Lamentations is the Babylonian exile, a period of intense suffering for the Israelites, yet it was also a time of purification and renewal. This discipline is a testament to God's commitment to His covenant people, ensuring their ultimate good and His glory.

(28) He sitteth alone . . .--Better, Let him sit alone, and keep silence when He (Jehovah) hath laid it (the yoke) upon him; and so in the next verses, Let him put his mouth . . . Let him give his cheek.

Verses 28-30. - He sitteth alone, etc.; rather, Let him sit alone... let him keep silence (ver. 28)... let him put (ver. 29)... let him give... let him be filled (ver. 30). The connection is - since it is good for a man to be afflicted, let him sit still, when trouble is sent, and resign himself to bear it. Verse 28. - Because he hath borne it; rather, when he (viz. God) hath laid it.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Let him sit
יֵשֵׁ֤ב (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


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