Psalm 62:5
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5 For God alone my soul waits in silence,
for my hope is from him.
Micah 7:7
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7 But as for me, I will look to the Lord;
I will wait for the God of my salvation;
my God will hear me.(A)
Psalm 27:13-14
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13 I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.(A)
14 Wait for the Lord;
be strong, and let your heart take courage;
wait for the Lord!(B)
Lamentations 3:24-26
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24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I will hope in him.”(A)
25 The Lord is good to those who wait for him,
to the soul that seeks him.(B)
26 It is good that one should wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.(C)
Psalm 42:11
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11 Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God, for I shall again praise him,
my help and my God.(A)
Psalm 103:1-2
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Psalm 103
Thanksgiving for God’s Goodness
Of David.
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and all that is within me,
bless his holy name.(A)
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
and do not forget all his benefits—
Psalm 71:5
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5 For you, O Lord, are my hope,
my trust, O Lord, from my youth.(A)
Philippians 1:20
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20 It is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be put to shame in any way but that by my speaking with all boldness Christ will be exalted now as always in my body, whether by life or by death.(A)
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Psalm 146:1
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Psalm 104:35
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35 Let sinners be consumed from the earth,
and let the wicked be no more.
Bless the Lord, O my soul.
Praise the Lord!(A)
Psalm 104:1
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Psalm 104
God the Creator and Provider
1 Bless the Lord, O my soul.
O Lord my God, you are very great.
You are clothed with honor and majesty,(A)
Psalm 43:5
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5 Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God, for I shall again praise him,
my help and my God.(A)
Psalm 37:34
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34 Wait for the Lord and keep to his way,
and he will exalt you to inherit the land;
you will look on the destruction of the wicked.(A)
John 6:67-69
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67 So Jesus asked the twelve, “Do you also wish to go away?” 68 Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life. 69 We have come to believe and know that you are the Holy One of God.”[a](A)
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- 6.69 Other ancient authorities read the Christ, the Son of the living God
Psalm 62:1-2
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Psalm 62
Song of Trust in God Alone
To the leader: according to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.
1 For God alone my soul waits in silence;
from him comes my salvation.(A)
2 He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress; I shall never be shaken.(B)
Psalm 42:5
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5 Why are you cast down, O my soul,
and why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God, for I shall again praise him,
my help(A)
Zephaniah 3:8
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Punishment and Conversion of the Nations
8 Therefore wait for me, says the Lord,
for the day when I arise as a witness.
For my decision is to gather nations,
to assemble kingdoms,
to pour out upon them my indignation,
all the heat of my anger,
for in the fire of my passion
all the earth shall be consumed.(A)
Habakkuk 2:3
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3 For there is still a vision for the appointed time;
it speaks of the end and does not lie.
If it seems to tarry, wait for it;
it will surely come; it will not delay.(A)
Jeremiah 17:17
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17 Do not become a terror to me;
you are my refuge in the day of disaster;(A)
Psalm 39:7
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7 “And now, O Lord, what do I wait for?
My hope is in you.(A)
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