Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Lamentations 3:30 in English Standard Version "let him give his cheek to the one who strikes, and let him be filled with insults." Isa 50:6 I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard; I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting. Mt 5:39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.