The Bible

Lamentations 3:29

²⁹ Let him put his mouth in the dust, if by chance there may be hope.

Commentary

Under a bushel

In Matthew 5:15, this signifies concealment of the light of truth from good, and intelligence therefrom. (Apocalypse Explained 223[18])

The Bible

Job 19:21

²¹ Have pity on me, have pity on me, O my friends! for the hand of God is on me.