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30 He should offer his cheek for a blow; he should be filled with shame.

31 My Lord definitely[a] won’t reject forever.
32 Although he has caused grief, he will show compassion in measure with his covenant loyalty.

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  1. Lamentations 3:31 Or Because my Lord won’t reject forever

30 Let him offer his cheek to one who would strike him,(A)
    and let him be filled with disgrace.(B)

31 For no one is cast off
    by the Lord forever.(C)
32 Though he brings grief, he will show compassion,
    so great is his unfailing love.(D)

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

31 For the Lord will not cast off for ever:

32 But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.

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