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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/lamentations/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/lamentations/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/lamentations/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/lamentations/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/lamentations/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/lamentations/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>It is</i> good that <i>a man</i> should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/lamentations/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>It is</i> good that <i>one</i> should hope and wait quietly For the salvation of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/lamentations/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>It is</i> good that he waits silently For the salvation of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/lamentations/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />It is good that he waits silently For the salvation of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/lamentations/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br /><i>It is</i> good that he waits silently For the salvation of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/lamentations/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br /><i>It is</i> good that he waits silently For the salvation of Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/lamentations/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />It is good that one waits quietly For the salvation of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/lamentations/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />It is good to wait quietly for salvation from the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/lamentations/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />It is good to wait quietly for deliverance from the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/lamentations/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/lamentations/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />It is good to wait patiently for the LORD to save us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/lamentations/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/lamentations/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"It is good to continue to hope and wait silently for the LORD to save us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/lamentations/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So it is best for us to wait in patience--to wait for him to save us--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/lamentations/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />It is good to hope and wait patiently for the LORD's salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/lamentations/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/lamentations/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />It is good to wait patiently for deliverance from the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/lamentations/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/lamentations/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/lamentations/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of Yahweh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/lamentations/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />[It is] good when one stays and stands still "" For the salvation of YHWH.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/lamentations/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Good! when one doth stay and stand still For the salvation of Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/lamentations/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Good, and he shall wait and stand still for the salvation of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/lamentations/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Teth. It is good to wait with silence for the salvation of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/lamentations/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />TETH. It is good to stand ready in silence for the salvation of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/lamentations/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />It is good to hope in silence for the LORD’s deliverance. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/lamentations/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/lamentations/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />It is good for a man that he should hope for both the truth and the salvation of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/lamentations/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />It is good for him who hopes in truth for the redemption of LORD JEHOVAH<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/lamentations/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />It is good that a man should quietly wait For the salvation of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/lamentations/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br /><i>is</i> good, and shall wait for, and quietly expect salvation of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/lamentations/3-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rKrWuOkEqzQ?start=843" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/lamentations/3.htm">Jeremiah's Hope</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">It is good</a> <a href="/hebrew/3175.htm" title="3175: wə·yā·ḥîl (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Waiting. From yachal; expectant.">to wait</a> <a href="/hebrew/1748.htm" title="1748: wə·ḏū·mām (Conj-w:: Adv) -- A silence, in silence, silently. From damam; still; adverbially, silently.">quietly</a> <a href="/hebrew/8668.htm" title="8668: liṯ·šū·‘aṯ (Prep-l:: N-fsc) -- Deliverance, salvation. Or tshuah; from shava' in the sense of yasha'; rescue.">for the salvation</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is still young.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-7.htm">Psalm 37:7</a></span><br />Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Psalm 27:14</a></span><br />Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a></span><br />But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/62-1.htm">Psalm 62:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/130-5.htm">Psalm 130:5-6</a></span><br />I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope. / My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning—more than watchmen wait for the morning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-7.htm">Micah 7:7</a></span><br />But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Habakkuk 2:3</a></span><br />For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-7.htm">James 5:7-8</a></span><br />Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-25.htm">Romans 8:25</a></span><br />But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-36.htm">Hebrews 10:36</a></span><br />You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Psalm 33:20</a></span><br />Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-1.htm">Psalm 40:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-5.htm">Galatians 5:5</a></span><br />But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the hope of righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/1-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:10</a></span><br />and to await His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">good</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/52-9.htm">Psalm 52:9</a></b></br> I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done <i>it</i>: and I will wait on thy name; for <i>it is</i> good before thy saints.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/54-6.htm">Psalm 54:6</a></b></br> I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for <i>it is</i> good.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/73-28.htm">Psalm 73:28</a></b></br> But <i>it is</i> good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.</p><p class="hdg">hope</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/3-14.htm">Hebrews 3:14</a></b></br> For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/10-35.htm">Hebrews 10:35</a></b></br> Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">1 Peter 1:13</a></b></br> Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;</p><p class="hdg">quietly</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-18.htm">Genesis 49:18</a></b></br> I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13</a></b></br> And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/20-17.htm">2 Chronicles 20:17</a></b></br> Ye shall not <i>need</i> to fight in this <i>battle</i>: set yourselves, stand ye <i>still</i>, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD <i>will be</i> with you.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/lamentations/3-25.htm">Good</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-25.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/jeremiah/44-14.htm">Hoping</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-27.htm">Quietly</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-11.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-10.htm">Silence</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-5.htm">Silently</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-14.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-25.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-25.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/isaiah/64-4.htm">Waits</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/lamentations/3-27.htm">Good</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-29.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Hoping</a> <a href="/ezekiel/24-17.htm">Quietly</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-17.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-28.htm">Silence</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-16.htm">Silently</a> <a href="/ezekiel/1-21.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-19.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-19.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/daniel/12-12.htm">Waits</a><div class="vheading2">Lamentations 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/lamentations/3-1.htm">The prophet bewails his own calamities</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">By the mercies of God, he nourishes his hope</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/lamentations/3-37.htm">He acknowledges God's justice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">55. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/lamentations/3-55.htm">He prays for deliverance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">64. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/lamentations/3-64.htm">And vengeance on his enemies</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the Hebrew Bible, "good" often denotes what is pleasing to God and beneficial for the soul. This aligns with the wisdom literature, such as Proverbs, where the pursuit of what is good leads to life and blessing. The emphasis here is on the intrinsic value of patience and trust in God's timing.<p><b>to wait quietly</b><br>Waiting quietly suggests a posture of patience and trust without complaint or anxiety. This reflects the broader biblical theme of waiting on the Lord, as seen in Psalms 37:7 and <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a>. In the historical context of Lamentations, the Israelites were experiencing the aftermath of Jerusalem's destruction, and this call to quiet waiting would have been a challenge amidst suffering. The quietness implies a deep trust in God's sovereignty and timing, reminiscent of Jesus' own submission to the Father's will.<p><b>for the salvation of the LORD</b><br>The "salvation of the LORD" refers to deliverance and restoration, both immediate and eschatological. In the context of Lamentations, it points to the hope of return from exile and the restoration of Jerusalem. This phrase also connects to the broader biblical narrative of salvation history, culminating in the person and work of Jesus Christ. The ultimate salvation is found in Christ, who fulfills the prophecies of deliverance and offers eternal salvation to all who believe. This salvation is not just physical but spiritual, offering redemption from sin and reconciliation with God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a></b><br>- Traditionally attributed as the author of Lamentations, Jeremiah was a prophet who witnessed the destruction of Jerusalem and expressed profound grief and hope through his writings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>- The city that was destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 BC, leading to the lamentations and reflections on suffering and hope found in this book.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a></b><br>- The period during which the Israelites were taken captive by the Babylonians, a backdrop for the lamentations and the longing for God's salvation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_virtue_of_patience.htm">The Virtue of Patience</a></b><br>Waiting quietly for the Lord's salvation is an exercise in patience, a fruit of the Spirit that strengthens our faith and character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>God's timing is perfect, and waiting quietly reflects our trust in His divine plan and timing, even when circumstances seem dire.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_amidst_suffering.htm">Hope Amidst Suffering</a></b><br>In times of suffering, waiting quietly for the Lord's salvation is an expression of hope and confidence in God's deliverance and faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inner_peace_through_quietness.htm">Inner Peace Through Quietness</a></b><br>Quietness before the Lord fosters inner peace, allowing us to hear His voice and experience His presence more profoundly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_waiting.htm">Active Waiting</a></b><br>Waiting quietly does not mean inactivity; it involves prayer, reflection, and readiness to act when God directs.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_lamentations_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Lamentations 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_listening_prayer.htm">What is listening prayer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_18_4's_imagery_align.htm">Isaiah 18:4: How does the imagery of God quietly observing nations square with other passages where God is depicted as actively intervening?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_couldn't_ezekiel_mourn_his_wife.htm">Why would God forbid Ezekiel from mourning his wife's death (Ezekiel 24:15-18), and how does this command reconcile with the Bible's portrayal of divine compassion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_appear_silent_or_absent.htm">Why does God appear silent or absent?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/lamentations/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">Quietly wait.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">wait in silence: i.e. </span>abstain from murmurs and complaints.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/lamentations/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Should both hope and quietly wait;</span> rather, <span class="accented">should wait in silence.</span> "Silence" is an expression of the psalmist's (the Lamentations are psalms) for resignation to the will of God; comp. <a href="/psalms/62-1.htm">Psalm 62:1</a> (Hebrew, 2); Psalms 65:1 (Hebrew, 2), and see Authorized Version, margin. The thought of the verse is that of <a href="/psalms/37-7.htm">Psalm 37:7</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/lamentations/3-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">It is good</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֤וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to wait</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָחִיל֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·ḥîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2342.htm">Strong's 2342: </a> </span><span class="str2">To twist, whirl, to dance, to writhe in pain, fear, to wait, to pervert</span><br /><br /><span class="word">quietly</span><br /><span class="heb">וְדוּמָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḏū·mām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1748.htm">Strong's 1748: </a> </span><span class="str2">A silence, in silence, silently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the salvation</span><br /><span class="heb">לִתְשׁוּעַ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(liṯ·šū·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8668.htm">Strong's 8668: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deliverance, salvation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/lamentations/3-26.htm">Lamentations 3:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/lamentations/3-26.htm">Lamentations 3:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/lamentations/3-26.htm">Lamentations 3:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/lamentations/3-26.htm">Lamentations 3:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/lamentations/3-26.htm">Lamentations 3:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/lamentations/3-26.htm">Lamentations 3:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/lamentations/3-26.htm">Lamentations 3:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/lamentations/3-26.htm">Lamentations 3:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/lamentations/3-26.htm">Lamentations 3:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/lamentations/3-26.htm">Lamentations 3:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/lamentations/3-26.htm">OT Prophets: Lamentations 3:26 It is good that a man should (Lam. 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