Lamentations 3:26
It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
Updated King James Version
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 seeks him.
27It is good for a man that he bear the yoke of his youth.
Cross References
Genesis 49:18I have waited for your salvation, O LORD.
Exodus 14:14The LORD shall fight for you, and all of you shall hold your peace.
Psalms 37:7Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass.
Psalms 52:9I will praise you for ever, because you have done it: and I will wait on your name; for it is good before your saints.
Psalms 62:2He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
Psalms 92:1IT IS A GOOD THING TO GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD, AND TO SING PRAISES UNTO Your 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 →