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Lamentations 3

Lamentations 3:27

The Prophet’s Hope · Lamentations 3:19–36
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Translations

Modern
It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is still young.
Traditional
It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.
Literal
…it is good for a man that he should bear the yoke in his youth.
Latin
Bonum est viro cum portaverit jugum ab adolescentia sua.

Original

Hebrew
English
It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is still young.

Notes

Lamentations 3:22–33

God's love and faithfulness never end. Just as God was faithful in judging Jerusalem for their sins, he will be faithful in restoring those who return to him.

Lamentations 3:1–66

In this chapter, the author mourns what has happened (Lamentations 3:1–20, 48–54). In this chapter, the author mourns what has happened (Lamentations 3:21–25). He explains how God’s people should respond (Lamentations 3:26–47). Finally, he calls out to the Lord in prayer (Lamentations 3:55–66).

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Justice Retribution

Glossary

Acrostic Lamentations, Book of Poetry, Biblical

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Benefits of Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Children: Commandments To Patience: General Scriptures Concerning Patience: To be Exercised: Bearing the Yoke Yoke: Figurative