Lamentations 3:26

The Prophet’s Hope · Lamentations 3:19–36
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Translations

Modern
It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
Traditional
It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.
Literal
And it is good to wait and be silent for the salvation of YHWH;
Latin
Bonum est præstolari cum silentio salutare Dei.

Original

Hebrew
English
It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.

Notes

Those who trust in God’s plan can wait patiently and quietly for him to bring deliverance (rescue and restoration).

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.

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

Glossary

Acrostic Lamentations, Book of Poetry, Biblical

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Desire: Spiritual God's Timing Hope: General Scriptures Concerning Patience: General Scriptures Concerning Patience: To be Exercised: Waiting for God's Salvation Salvation: Saints: Hope For Salvation: Saints: Wait For Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning Silence Waiting Upon God: should Be with Resignation Waiting with Resignation