Lamentations
King James Version (KJV)
Lamentations 3:28
“He sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because he hath borne it upon him.”
King James Version (KJV)
Lamentations 3:28 Context
25The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. 26It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD. 27It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth. 28He sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because he hath borne it upon him. 29He putteth his mouth in the dust; if so be there may be hope. 30He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach. 31For the Lord will not cast off for ever:
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Other Translations
Hee sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because hee hath borne it vpon him.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Let him sit alone and be silent Since He has laid {it} on him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he hath laid it upon him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Let him be seated by himself, saying nothing, because he has put it on him.
- Basic English Bible
He sitteth solitary and keepeth silence, because he hath laid it upon him;
- Darby Bible
He sitteth alone, and keepeth silence, because he hath borne it upon him.
- Webster's Bible
Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he has laid it on him.
- World English Bible
He sitteth alone, and is silent, For He hath laid [it] upon him.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Let him sit alone and keep silence, because He hath laid it upon him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Let him sit alone and be silent Since He has laid {it} on him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he hath laid it upon him.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Let him be seated by himself, saying nothing, because he has put it on him.
- Basic English Bible
He sitteth solitary and keepeth silence, because he hath laid it upon him;
- Darby Bible
He sitteth alone, and keepeth silence, because he hath borne it upon him.
- Webster's Bible
Let him sit alone and keep silence, because he has laid it on him.
- World English Bible
He sitteth alone, and is silent, For He hath laid [it] upon him.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Let him sit alone and keep silence, because He hath laid it upon him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Lamentations 3:28
3:28 Borne it - That he keep his soul in subjection to God, because God hath humbled him by his rod.