Lamentations 3:26
New International Version
it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.

New Living Translation
So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the LORD.

English Standard Version
It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.

King James Bible
It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.

New King James Version
It is good that one should hope and wait quietly For the salvation of the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
It is good that he waits silently For the salvation of the LORD.

NASB 1995
It is good that he waits silently For the salvation of the LORD.

NASB 1977
It is good that he waits silently For the salvation of the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
It is good that he waits silently For the salvation of Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
It is good that one waits quietly For the salvation of the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
It is good to wait quietly for salvation from the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
It is good to wait quietly for deliverance from the LORD.

American Standard Version
It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
It is good to wait patiently for the LORD to save us.

English Revised Version
It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"It is good to continue to hope and wait silently for the LORD to save us.

Good News Translation
So it is best for us to wait in patience--to wait for him to save us--

International Standard Version
It is good to hope and wait patiently for the LORD's salvation.

Majority Standard Bible
It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.

NET Bible
It is good to wait patiently for deliverance from the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.

World English Bible
It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
[It is] good when one stays and stands still "" For the salvation of YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
Good! when one doth stay and stand still For the salvation of Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
Good, and he shall wait and stand still for the salvation of Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Teth. It is good to wait with silence for the salvation of God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
TETH. It is good to stand ready in silence for the salvation of God.

New American Bible
It is good to hope in silence for the LORD’s deliverance.

New Revised Standard Version
It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
It is good for a man that he should hope for both the truth and the salvation of the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
It is good for him who hopes in truth for the redemption of LORD JEHOVAH
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
It is good that a man should quietly wait For the salvation of the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
is good, and shall wait for, and quietly expect salvation of the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jeremiah's Hope
25The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. 26It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. 27It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is still young.…

Cross References
Isaiah 30:18
Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.

Psalm 37:7
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.

Psalm 27:14
Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.

Psalm 62:1
For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him.

Psalm 130:5-6
I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope. / My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning—more than watchmen wait for the morning.

Micah 7:7
But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.

Habakkuk 2:3
For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay.

James 5:7-8
Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.

Romans 8:25
But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.

Hebrews 10:36
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.

Psalm 33:20
Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.

Psalm 40:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.

Galatians 5:5
But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the hope of righteousness.

1 Thessalonians 1:10
and to await His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath.


Treasury of Scripture

It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.

good

Psalm 52:9
I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.

Psalm 54:6
I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is good.

Psalm 73:28
But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.

hope

Hebrews 3:14
For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;

Hebrews 10:35
Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.

1 Peter 1:13
Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

quietly

Genesis 49:18
I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.

Exodus 14:13
And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.

2 Chronicles 20:17
Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.

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1. The prophet bewails his own calamities
22. By the mercies of God, he nourishes his hope
37. He acknowledges God's justice
55. He prays for deliverance
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It is good
The term "good" in this context refers to moral and spiritual benefit. In the Hebrew Bible, "good" often denotes what is pleasing to God and beneficial for the soul. This aligns with the wisdom literature, such as Proverbs, where the pursuit of what is good leads to life and blessing. The emphasis here is on the intrinsic value of patience and trust in God's timing.

to wait quietly
Waiting quietly suggests a posture of patience and trust without complaint or anxiety. This reflects the broader biblical theme of waiting on the Lord, as seen in Psalms 37:7 and Isaiah 40:31. In the historical context of Lamentations, the Israelites were experiencing the aftermath of Jerusalem's destruction, and this call to quiet waiting would have been a challenge amidst suffering. The quietness implies a deep trust in God's sovereignty and timing, reminiscent of Jesus' own submission to the Father's will.

for the salvation of the LORD
The "salvation of the LORD" refers to deliverance and restoration, both immediate and eschatological. In the context of Lamentations, it points to the hope of return from exile and the restoration of Jerusalem. This phrase also connects to the broader biblical narrative of salvation history, culminating in the person and work of Jesus Christ. The ultimate salvation is found in Christ, who fulfills the prophecies of deliverance and offers eternal salvation to all who believe. This salvation is not just physical but spiritual, offering redemption from sin and reconciliation with God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jeremiah
- Traditionally attributed as the author of Lamentations, Jeremiah was a prophet who witnessed the destruction of Jerusalem and expressed profound grief and hope through his writings.

2. Jerusalem
- The city that was destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 BC, leading to the lamentations and reflections on suffering and hope found in this book.

3. Babylonian Exile
- The period during which the Israelites were taken captive by the Babylonians, a backdrop for the lamentations and the longing for God's salvation.
Teaching Points
The Virtue of Patience
Waiting quietly for the Lord's salvation is an exercise in patience, a fruit of the Spirit that strengthens our faith and character.

Trust in God's Timing
God's timing is perfect, and waiting quietly reflects our trust in His divine plan and timing, even when circumstances seem dire.

Hope Amidst Suffering
In times of suffering, waiting quietly for the Lord's salvation is an expression of hope and confidence in God's deliverance and faithfulness.

Inner Peace Through Quietness
Quietness before the Lord fosters inner peace, allowing us to hear His voice and experience His presence more profoundly.

Active Waiting
Waiting quietly does not mean inactivity; it involves prayer, reflection, and readiness to act when God directs.(26) Quietly wait.--Literally, wait in silence: i.e. abstain from murmurs and complaints.

Verse 26. - Should both hope and quietly wait; rather, should wait in silence. "Silence" is an expression of the psalmist's (the Lamentations are psalms) for resignation to the will of God; comp. Psalm 62:1 (Hebrew, 2); Psalms 65:1 (Hebrew, 2), and see Authorized Version, margin. The thought of the verse is that of Psalm 37:7.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
It is good
ט֤וֹב (ṭō·wḇ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good

to wait
וְיָחִיל֙ (wə·yā·ḥîl)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2342: To twist, whirl, to dance, to writhe in pain, fear, to wait, to pervert

quietly
וְדוּמָ֔ם (wə·ḏū·mām)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 1748: A silence, in silence, silently

for the salvation
לִתְשׁוּעַ֖ת (liṯ·šū·‘aṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 8668: Deliverance, salvation

of the LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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