Lamentations 3:26
Good it is—both to wait and to be silent, for the deliverance of Yahweh;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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
25Good is Yahweh, to them who wait for him, to the soul that will seek him;
27Good it is for a man, that he should bear the yoke in his youth.
Cross References
Genesis 49:18For thy salvation, have I waited O Yahweh!
Exodus 14:14Yahweh, will fight for you,—and, ye, shall forbear.
Psalms 37:7Be resigned to Yahweh, yea wait with longing for him; Burn not with vexation at him who prospereth in his way,—at the man who doeth wickedness.
Psalms 52:9I will praise thee to times age-abiding, Because thou didst effectually work,—And I will wait on thy Name, Because it is good, In the presence of thy men of lovingkindness.
Psalms 62:2Surely, he, is my rock and my salvation, My high tower—I shall not be greatly shaken!
Psalms 92:1It is good to give thanks to Yahweh, 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 →