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28 to sit alone in silence
    when the Lord[a] has imposed it,(A)
29 to put one’s mouth to the dust
    (there may yet be hope),
30 to give one’s cheek to the smiter
    and be filled with insults.(B)

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  1. 3.28 Heb he

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

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