Psalms 39:7
And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in You.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
In Context
8Deliver me from all my transgressions; do not make me the reproach of fools.
Cross References
Job 13:15Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.
Psalms 38:15I wait for You, O LORD; You will answer, O Lord my God.
Psalms 119:81My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.
Psalms 130:5I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope.
Ecclesiastes 4:8There is a man all alone, without even a son or brother. And though there is no end to his labor, his eyes are still not content with his wealth: “For whom do I toil and bereave my soul of enjoyment?” This too is futile—a miserable task.
Romans 15:13Now 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.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 39:2-7
Devout Reflections; Brevity and Vanity of Life. 1 I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. 2 I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred. 3 My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue, 4 Lord , make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am. 5 Behold, thou hast made my days as a… Read the whole commentary →