Parallel Verses
Amplified
Let him give his cheek to the one who strikes him;
Let him be filled with reproach.
New American Standard Bible
Let him be filled with reproach.
King James Version
He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.
Holman Bible
to the one who would strike him;
let him be filled with shame.
International Standard Version
He will endure being slapped in the face, bringing him public disgrace.
A Conservative Version
Let him give his cheek to him who smites him. Let him be filled full with reproach.
American Standard Version
Let him give his cheek to him that smiteth him; let him be filled full with reproach.
Bible in Basic English
Let his face be turned to him who gives him blows; let him be full of shame.
Darby Translation
he giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him; he is filled full with reproach.
Julia Smith Translation
He will give the cheek to him striking him: he will be filled with reproach.
King James 2000
He gives his cheek to him that strikes him: he is filled full with reproach.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Let him give a cheek to his smiter, let him be filled with disgrace.
Modern King James verseion
He gives his cheek to Him who strikes him; he is filled with reproach.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He offereth his cheek to the smiter; he will be content with reproves.
NET Bible
Let him offer his cheek to the one who hits him; let him have his fill of insults.
New Heart English Bible
Let him give his cheek to him who strikes him; let him be filled with insults.
The Emphasized Bible
Let him give, to him that smiteth him, his cheek, let him be sated with reproach.
Webster
He giveth his cheek to him that smiteth him: he is filled full with reproach.
World English Bible
Let him give his cheek to him who strikes him; let him be filled full with reproach.
Youngs Literal Translation
He giveth to his smiter the cheek, He is filled with reproach.
Interlinear
Nathan
Nakah
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Lamentations 3:30
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel's Affliction
29
Let him put his mouth in the dust [in recognition of his unworthiness];
There may yet be hope.
Let him give his cheek to the one who strikes him;
Let him be filled with reproach.
For the Lord will not reject forever,
Phrases
Cross References
Isaiah 50:6
I turned My back to those who strike Me,
And My cheeks to those who pluck out the beard;
I did not hide My face from insults and spitting.
Job 16:10
“They have gaped at me with their mouths,
With contempt they have struck me on the cheek;
They massed themselves together [and conspired] against me.
Matthew 5:39
Psalm 69:9
For zeal for Your house has consumed me,
And the [mocking] insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.
Psalm 69:20
Reproach and insults have broken my heart and I am so sick.
I looked for sympathy, but there was none,
And for comforters, but I found none.
Psalm 123:3
Be gracious to us, O Lord, be gracious and favorable toward us,
For we are greatly filled with contempt.
Micah 5:1
A state of siege has been placed against us.
They shall strike the ruler of Israel on the cheek with a rod (scepter).
Matthew 26:67
Then they spat in His face and struck Him with their fists; and some slapped Him,
Luke 6:29
2 Corinthians 11:20
For you tolerate it if anyone makes you his slave; or devours you and your possessions; or takes advantage of you; or acts presumptuously; or hits you in the face.