Lamentations 3:29

He putteth his mouth in the dust; if so be there may be hope.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Lamentations 3:29

BSB
Let him bury his face in the dust-perhaps there is still hope.
AKJV
He puts his mouth in the dust; if so be there may be hope.
CPDV
JOD. He shall place his mouth in the dirt, if perhaps there may be hope.
ERV
Let him put his mouth in the dust; if so be there may he hope.
NHEB
Let him put his mouth to the dust, there may yet be hope.
SMT
He will give his mouth in the dust, if perhaps there is hope.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Lamentations 3:29

HeputtethH5414VerbhismouthH6310Noun MasculineinthedustH6083Noun MasculineifsobetheremaybeH3426hopeH8615Noun Feminine

Commentary for Lamentations 3:29

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Lamentations 3:29
Summary
Ultimate humiliation may open way to restoration
Event
Teaching about humiliation and hope
Estimated Time Period
c. 586 BC
Category
Teaching