¹⁴ Wait^(A) for the Lord;
    be strong^(B) and take heart
    and wait for the Lord.

²⁰ We wait^(A) in hope for the Lord;
    he is our help and our shield.

¹⁷ I will wait^(A) for the Lord,
    who is hiding^(B) his face from the descendants of Jacob.
I will put my trust in him.^(C)

⁸ Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws,^[a](A)
    we wait^(B) for you;
your name^(C) and renown
    are the desire of our hearts.

¹⁸ Yet the Lord longs^(A) to be gracious to you;
    therefore he will rise up to show you compassion.^(B)
For the Lord is a God of justice.^(C)
    Blessed are all who wait for him!^(D)