Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.

Faith Persevering in Trial

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry.

The end of a thing is better than its beginning; The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

especially because you are expert in all customs and questions which have to do with the Jews. Therefore I beg you to hear me patiently.

eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality;

rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.

And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,

And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

Be Patient and Persevering

Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain.

You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God.