²⁵ The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,
    to the one who seeks him;^(A)

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

⁷ Be still^(A) before the Lord
    and wait patiently^(B) for him;
do not fret^(C) when people succeed in their ways,^(D)
    when they carry out their wicked schemes.^(E)

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)

² Surely God is my salvation;^(A)
    I will trust^(B) and not be afraid.
The Lord, the Lord himself,^(C) is my strength^(D) and my defense^[a];
    he has become my salvation.^(E)”