Lamentations 3:26
It is good that a man should both hope 1 and quietly wait for the Teshu'at Hashem. 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
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
25Hashem is tov unto them that wait for Him, 1 to the nefesh that seeketh Him. 1
27It is tov for a gever that 1 he bear the ol (yoke) from his youth. 1
Cross References
Genesis 49:18I have waited for Thy Yeshu'ah (Salvation), Hashem. 1
Exodus 14:14Hashem shall fight for you, and ye shall keep still.
Psalms 37:7Rest in Hashem, and wait patiently for Him; 1 fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his derech, 1 because of the ish who bringeth wicked schemes to pass. 1
Psalms 52:9Hinei, this is the gever (man) that made not Elohim his ma'oz; 1 but trusted in the abundance of his osher (riches), 1 and strengthened himself in his treachery. 1
Psalms 62:2Truly my nefesh waiteth silently + 62:2 in submission upon Elohim; 1 from Him cometh my Yeshu'ah (salvation). 1
Psalms 92:1(Mizmor. Shir. For Shabbos) 1
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 →