Psalm 39:7

Modern

And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in You.

Traditional

And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.

Literal

And now, what am I waiting, O Lord? My hope, it is in You.

Latin

Et nunc quæ est exspectatio mea: nonne Dominus? et substantia mea apud te est.

Hebrew

English

And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in You.

This prayer for rescue shows the psalmist's discouragement, which comes from not fully understanding his situation.

Theme notes and profiles

Romans 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Psalm 38:15
I wait for You, O LORD; You will answer, O Lord my God.
Psalm 119:81
My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.
Genesis 49:18
I await Your salvation, O LORD.
Job 13:15
Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.
Psalm 119:166
I wait for Your salvation, O LORD, and I carry out Your commandments.
Psalm 130:5–6
I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope.
Luke 2:25
Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God