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

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)

⁸ The end of a matter is better than its beginning,
    and patience^(A) is better than pride.
⁹ Do not be quickly provoked^(B) in your spirit,
    for anger resides in the lap of fools.^(C)