Lamentations 3:25

Translations

Modern

The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.

Traditional

The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.

Literal

Good is YHWH to those waiting for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.

Latin

Bonus est Dominus sperantibus in eum, animæ quærenti illum.

Original

Hebrew

English

The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.

Notes

Lamentations 3:22–33

God's love and faithfulness never end. Just as God was faithful in judging Jerusalem for their sins, he will be faithful in restoring those who return to him.

Lamentations 3:1–66

In this chapter, the author mourns what has happened (Lamentations 3:1–20, 48–54). In this chapter, the author mourns what has happened (Lamentations 3:21–25). He explains how God’s people should respond (Lamentations 3:26–47). Finally, he calls out to the Lord in prayer (Lamentations 3:55–66).

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Justice Retribution

Related verses

Micah 7:7–8
But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.
Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.
Psalm 130:5–6
I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope.
Lamentations 3:26
It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
Psalm 37:34
Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it.
Psalm 40:1–5
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.
Psalm 37:7
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
Psalm 27:14
Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
Isaiah 25:9
And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.”
Isaiah 30:18
Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.
James 5:7
Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
Psalm 27:8
My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.

Glossary

Acrostic Lamentations, Book of Poetry, Biblical

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Desire: Spiritual God: Goodness of God's Timing Prayer: Answer To, Promise Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning Seeking God: Ensures: His Favour The Goodness of God: Manifested: To his Church Waiting on God Waiting Upon God: They Who Engage in Experience his Goodness Waiting: Those Who Engage in Experience his Goodness

Lamentations 3:25

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