Lamentations 3:29
He putteth his mouth in the dust; if so be there may be hope.
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27 good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.
28 He sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because he has borne upon him.
29 He putteth his mouth in the dust; if so be there may be hope.
30 He giveth cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.
31 For the Lord will not cast off for ever: