Translations
Modern
Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.
Traditional
Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.
Literal
Hold firm, and He shall strengthen your heart, all those waiting for YHWH.
Latin
Viriliter agite, et confortetur cor vestrum, omnes qui speratis in Domino.
Original
Hebrew
English
Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.
Notes
Out of his own pain and renewed awareness of the Lord’s goodness, the psalmist turns to others who suffer. He holds out the promise of God’s loving care for those who persevere in hoping for the Lord.
The psalmist thanks the Lord for answering his prayer and rescuing him (Psalm 31:1–18).
The psalmist urges the faithful to seek safety in the Lord and wait for his salvation. After experiencing something like death, he shares how the Lord remained faithful. This psalm points ahead to the suffering of Jesus (Luke 23:46).
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Topics
Blessing: Spiritual, from God Don't Give Up Faith: Enjoined Hope: General Scriptures Concerning