I like this verse of Lamentations because it expresses the value of silence and submission to the Divine, two spiritual practices which are important to me. I also like the following two verses ( טוֹב לַגֶּבֶר, כִּי-יִשָּׂא עֹל בִּנְעוּרָיו. יֵשֵׁב בָּדָד וְיִדֹּם, כִּי נָטַל עָלָיו.) which reiterate the emphasis on silence and emphasize that these instructions apply also to, or especially to, young people. As a young person who practices a fair bit of silence, this feels like a good corrective to all those other messages (in Judaism and in other religions) that assert that mysticism is only for those in later stages of life. It feels important to mention that this section of the chapter also emphasizes seeking and hoping for G!d (not just silent waiting).
