Psalm 123:2
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2 Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters,
As the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress,
(A)So our eyes look to the Lord our God,
Until He has mercy on us.
Psalm 130:5-6
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5 (A)I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,
And (B)in His word I do hope.
6 (C)My soul waits for the Lord
More than those who watch for the morning—
Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.
Lamentations 3:25-26
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25 The Lord is good to those who (A)wait for Him,
To the soul who seeks Him.
26 It is good that one should (B)hope (C)and wait quietly
For the salvation of the Lord.
Psalm 25:15
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Footnotes
- Psalm 25:15 Lit. bring out
Psalm 40:1-3
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Faith Persevering in Trial(A)
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
40 I (B)waited patiently for the Lord;
And He inclined to me,
And heard my cry.
2 He also brought me up out of a horrible pit,
Out of (C)the miry clay,
And (D)set my feet upon a rock,
And established my steps.
3 (E)He has put a new song in my mouth—
Praise to our God;
Many will see it and fear,
And will trust in the Lord.
Genesis 49:18
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18 (A)I have waited for your salvation, O Lord!
Luke 18:1
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The Parable of the Persistent Widow
18 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men (A)always ought to pray and not lose heart,
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Psalm 119:123-125
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123 My eyes fail from seeking Your salvation
And Your righteous word.
124 Deal with Your servant according to Your mercy,
And teach me Your statutes.
125 (A)I am Your servant;
Give me understanding,
That I may know Your testimonies.
Genesis 32:26
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26 And (A)He said, “Let Me go, for the day breaks.”
But he said, (B)“I will not let You go unless You bless me!”
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Psalm 119:82
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82 My eyes fail from searching Your word,
Saying, “When will You comfort me?”
Joshua 10:6
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6 And the men of Gibeon sent to Joshua at the camp (A)at Gilgal, saying, “Do not forsake your servants; come up to us quickly, save us and help us, for all the kings of the Amorites who dwell in the mountains have gathered together against us.”
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Joshua 9:27
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27 And that day Joshua made them (A)woodcutters and water carriers for the congregation and for the altar of the Lord, (B)in the place which He would choose, even to this day.
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Joshua 9:23
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23 Now therefore, you are (A)cursed, and none of you shall be freed from being slaves—woodcutters and water carriers for the house of my God.”
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