Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I wait for the LORD, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. New Living Translation I am counting on the LORD; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word. English Standard Version I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; Berean Standard Bible I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope. King James Bible I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. New King James Version I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope. New American Standard Bible I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, And I wait for His word. NASB 1995 I wait for the LORD, my soul does wait, And in His word do I hope. NASB 1977 I wait for the LORD, my soul does wait, And in His word do I hope. Legacy Standard Bible I hope for Yahweh, my soul does hope, And for His word do I wait. Amplified Bible I wait [patiently] for the LORD, my soul [expectantly] waits, And in His word do I hope. Christian Standard Bible I wait for the LORD; I wait and put my hope in his word. Holman Christian Standard Bible I wait for Yahweh; I wait and put my hope in His word. American Standard Version I wait for Jehovah, my soul doth wait, And in his word do I hope. Contemporary English Version With all my heart, I am waiting, LORD, for you! I trust your promises. English Revised Version I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. GOD'S WORD® Translation I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and with hope I wait for his word. Good News Translation I wait eagerly for the LORD's help, and in his word I trust. International Standard Version I wait for the LORD; my soul waits, and I will hope in his word. Majority Standard Bible I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope. NET Bible I rely on the LORD, I rely on him with my whole being; I wait for his assuring word. New Heart English Bible I wait for the LORD. My soul waits. I hope in his word. Webster's Bible Translation I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. World English Bible I wait for Yahweh. My soul waits. I hope in his word. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI hoped [for] YHWH—my soul has hoped, "" And I have waited for His word. Young's Literal Translation I hoped for Jehovah -- hoped hath my soul, And for His word I have waited. Smith's Literal Translation I waited for Jehovah, my soul waited, and I hoped for his word. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Biblemy soul hath hoped in the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible I wait for the LORD, my soul waits and I hope for his word. New Revised Standard Version I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI trust in the LORD, my soul waits for his word. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I have hoped in LORD JEHOVAH and my soul has waited for his word. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, And in His word do I hope. Brenton Septuagint Translation have I waited for thee, O Lord, my soul has waited for thy word. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Out of the Depths I Cry to You…4But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared. 5I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope. 6My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning—more than watchmen wait for the morning.… Cross References Lamentations 3:25-26 The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. / It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of 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. 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. Romans 8:25 But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently. Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. Psalm 27:14 Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD! 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. Isaiah 8:17 I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob. I will put my trust in Him. Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. Psalm 62:5 Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him. 1 Peter 1:13 Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Psalm 33:20 Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. Galatians 5:5 But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the hope of righteousness. Psalm 119:81 My soul faints for Your salvation; I wait for Your word. 1 Thessalonians 1:3 and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. Treasury of Scripture I wait for the LORD, my soul does wait, and in his word do I hope. I wait Psalm 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Psalm 33:20 Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield. Psalm 40:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. and in his Psalm 119:42,49,81,114 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word… Hebrews 6:18 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: Jump to Previous Hope Hoped Soul Wait Waited Waiting Waits WordJump to Next Hope Hoped Soul Wait Waited Waiting Waits WordPsalm 130 1. The psalmist professes his hope in prayer5. And his patience in hope 7. He exhorts Israel to trust in God I wait for the LORD; This phrase reflects a posture of patience and expectation. In the biblical context, waiting on the LORD is often associated with trust and reliance on God's timing and provision. The Hebrew word for "wait" (קָוָה, qavah) implies a sense of hope and anticipation. Throughout the Old Testament, waiting on the LORD is a recurring theme, as seen in Isaiah 40:31, where those who wait on the LORD renew their strength. This waiting is not passive but active, involving prayer, meditation, and trust in God's promises. my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope. Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistThe author of Psalm 130, traditionally attributed to David, who expresses a deep longing and hope in the Lord. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His faithfulness and relationship with His people. 3. The Soul Represents the innermost being of the Psalmist, indicating a deep, personal engagement with God. 4. The Word of God Refers to God's promises and revelations, which are the foundation of the Psalmist's hope. 5. Israel While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of the Psalm is a communal lament, reflecting the collective hope of the nation. Teaching Points The Discipline of WaitingWaiting on the Lord is an active, faith-filled discipline that requires patience and trust in God's timing. Hope Anchored in God's Word Our hope should be firmly rooted in the promises and truths found in Scripture, which provide stability and assurance. The Role of the Soul in Faith Engaging our soul in waiting on the Lord involves our emotions, will, and intellect, fostering a holistic relationship with God. The Communal Aspect of Hope While this verse is personal, it reflects a broader communal hope, reminding us of the importance of encouraging one another in faith. The Transformative Power of Hope Hope in the Lord transforms our perspective, enabling us to endure trials with a sense of purpose and expectation.(5) I wait.--The Hebrew expresses, I have been waiting, and still wait. Mark the earnestness in the repetition, I wait, my soul waits.Verse 5. - I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait. "Waiting for the Lord" is patiently bearing our affliction, whatever it may be, and confidently looking forward to deliverance from it in God's good time. The expression, "my soul doth wait," is stronger than "I wait;" it implies heart-felt trust and confidence. And in his word do I hope; i.e. his word of promise. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I wait forקִוִּ֣יתִי (qiw·wî·ṯî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6960: To bind together, collect, to expect the LORD; יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel my soul נַפְשִׁ֑י (nap̄·šî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion does wait, קִוְּתָ֣ה (qiw·wə·ṯāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 6960: To bind together, collect, to expect and in His word וְֽלִדְבָר֥וֹ (wə·liḏ·ḇā·rōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause I put my hope. הוֹחָֽלְתִּי׃ (hō·w·ḥā·lə·tî) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3176: To wait, to be patient, hope Links Psalm 130:5 NIVPsalm 130:5 NLT Psalm 130:5 ESV Psalm 130:5 NASB Psalm 130:5 KJV Psalm 130:5 BibleApps.com Psalm 130:5 Biblia Paralela Psalm 130:5 Chinese Bible Psalm 130:5 French Bible Psalm 130:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 130:5 I wait for Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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