Psalm 27:14

Translations

Modern

Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

Traditional

Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.

Literal

Wait for YHWH; be strong and let your heart be courageous. And wait for YHWH!

Latin

Expecta Dominum, viriliter age: et confortetur cor tuum, et sustine Dominum.

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English

Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

Notes

Psalms 27:13–14

The psalmist shows confidence and hope in the Lord's presence. Living in faith means waiting patiently, knowing the Lord is good. This life is not always easy for the faithful (Psalm 42:2–3; 43:5), but their future is secure (37:9; 130:7; see 9:18).

Psalms 27:1–14

This psalm combines two types—a psalm of confidence (Psalm 27:1–6) and an individual lament (27:7–14)—united by the theme of longing for the Lord's presence. The psalmist focuses on the Lord, making his own circumstances less important. The psalmist shows strong faith by being open to the Lord's guidance, timing, and priorities.

Psalms 23:1–28:9

These psalms develop the importance of:

integrity (Psalms 25:4–7, 12–14, 21; 26:6, 11; 27:7–12),
God's care as a shepherd (Psalms 23:1; 28:9),
God's guidance (Psalms 23:2–3; 25:5; 27:11),
God's goodness (Psalms 23:6; 25:7–8; 27:13), and
living in his house (Psalms 23:6; 26:8; 27:4, 8).

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Related verses

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 31:24
Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.
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.
Psalm 130:5
I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
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.
Habakkuk 2:3
For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay.
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
2 Corinthians 12:9–10
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
Psalm 62:5
Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him.
Lamentations 3:26
It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
Romans 8:25
But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.

Glossary

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Topics

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Psalm 27:14

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