Translations
Modern
O LORD, be gracious to us! We wait for You. Be our strength every morning and our salvation in time of trouble.
Traditional
O Lord, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.
Literal
O YHWH, show favor to us; we wait for You! Be their arm in the mornings, also our salvation in the time of distress.
Latin
Domine, miserere nostri, te enim exspectavimus; esto brachium nostrum in mane, et salus nostra in tempore tribulationis.
Original
Hebrew
English
O LORD, be gracious to us! We wait for You. Be our strength every morning and our salvation in time of trouble.
Notes
The faithful community prayed for God to be merciful in response to the promise of Isaiah 30:18.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Glossary
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Arm: Figurative Use of Faith: Exemplified Prayer: Daily, in the Morning Waiting Upon God: Saints Plead, in Prayer Waiting: Saints Plead, in Prayer