Because he hath borne it. 29 And his mouth he layes

220Deepe in the dust, yet then in hope he stayes.

30 He gives his cheekes to whosoever will

Strike him, and so he is reproched still.

31 For, not for ever doth the Lord forsake,

32 But when he'hath strucke with sadnes, hee doth take

225Compassion, as his mercy'is infinite;

33 Nor is it with his heart, that he doth smite;

34 That underfoot the prisoners stamped bee,