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25 The Lord is good to those who depend on him,
    to those who search for him.
26 So it is good to wait quietly
    for salvation from the Lord.
27 And it is good for people to submit at an early age
    to the yoke of his discipline:

28 Let them sit alone in silence
    beneath the Lord’s demands.
29 Let them lie face down in the dust,
    for there may be hope at last.
30 Let them turn the other cheek to those who strike them
    and accept the insults of their enemies.

31 For no one is abandoned
    by the Lord forever.
32 Though he brings grief, he also shows compassion
    because of the greatness of his unfailing love.
33 For he does not enjoy hurting people
    or causing them sorrow.

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25 The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,
    to the one who seeks him;(A)
26 it is good to wait quietly(B)
    for the salvation of the Lord.(C)
27 It is good for a man to bear the yoke
    while he is young.

28 Let him sit alone in silence,(D)
    for the Lord has laid it on him.
29 Let him bury his face in the dust(E)
    there may yet be hope.(F)
30 Let him offer his cheek to one who would strike him,(G)
    and let him be filled with disgrace.(H)

31 For no one is cast off
    by the Lord forever.(I)
32 Though he brings grief, he will show compassion,
    so great is his unfailing love.(J)
33 For he does not willingly bring affliction
    or grief to anyone.(K)

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