Lamentations 3:29

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

27 It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.

28 He sitteth alone and keepeth silence, because he hath borne it upon him.

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

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:

KJV King James Version: He putteth his mouth in the dust; if so be there may be hope.
WEB World English Bible: Let him put his mouth in the dust, if it is so that there may be hope.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Let him bury his face in the dust— perhaps there is still hope.
ASV American Standard Version: Let him put his mouth in the dust, if so be there may be hope.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: He putteth in the dust his mouth, if so be there is hope.
DBY Darby Translation: he putteth his mouth in the dust, if so be there may be hope;
WBS Webster Bible: He putteth his mouth in the dust; if there may be hope.