Lamentations 3:26
It is good that a man should quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
In Context
25The LORD is good unto them that wait for Him, to the soul that seeketh Him.
27It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.
Cross References
Genesis 49:18I wait for Thy salvation, O Lord.
Exodus 14:14The LORD will fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.'
Psalms 37:7Resign thyself unto the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Psalms 52:9(52-11) I will give Thee thanks for ever, because Thou hast done it; and I will wait for Thy name, for it is good, in the presence of Thy saints.
Psalms 62:2(62-3) He only is my rock and my salvation, my high tower, I shall not be greatly moved.
Psalms 92:1(92-1) A Psalm, a Song. For the sabbath day. (92-2) It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto Thy name, O Most High;
Matthew Henry on Lamentations 3:22-37
Words of Comfort to Israel; The Benefit of Afflictions; Comfort to the Afflicted. ( b. c. 588.) 21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. 22 It is of the Lord 's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. 24 The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. 25 The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. 26 It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the… Read the whole commentary →