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

³¹ but those who hope^(A) in the Lord
    will renew their strength.^(B)
They will soar on wings like eagles;^(C)
    they will run and not grow weary,
    they will walk and not be faint.^(D)

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

⁵ I wait for the Lord,^(A) my whole being waits,^(B)
    and in his word^(C) I put my hope.
⁶ I wait for the Lord
    more than watchmen^(D) wait for the morning,
    more than watchmen wait for the morning.^(E)

⁹ All you Israelites, trust^(A) in the Lord—
    he is their help and shield.
¹⁰ House of Aaron,^(B) trust in the Lord—
    he is their help and shield.
¹¹ You who fear him,^(C) trust in the Lord—
    he is their help and shield.

¹² The Lord remembers^(D) us and will bless us:^(E)
    He will bless his people Israel,
    he will bless the house of Aaron,

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)

⁵ Yes, my soul, find rest in God;^(A)
    my hope comes from him.
⁶ Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
    he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.