Verse 7

Rest{H1826}{(H8798)} in the LORD{H3068}, and wait patiently{H2342}{H8708)} for him: fret{H2734}{H8691)} not thyself because of him who prospereth{H6743}{H8688)} in his way{H1870}, because of the man{H376} who bringeth{H6213} wicked devices{H4209} to pass{H6213}{H8802)}.

Referenced Verses

  • Ps 27:14 : 14 Wait{H6960}{(H8761)} on the LORD{H3068}: be of good courage{H2388}{(H8798)}, and he shall strengthen{H553}{(H8686)} thine heart{H3820}: wait{H6960}{(H8761)}, I say, on the LORD{H3068}.
  • Ps 40:1 : 1 To the chief Musician{H5329}{H8764)}, A Psalm{H4210} of David{H1732}. I waited{H6960}{H8765)} patiently{H6960}{H8763)} for the LORD{H3068}; and he inclined{H5186}{H8799)} unto me, and heard{H8085}{H8799)} my cry{H7775}.
  • Prov 20:22 : 22 Say{H559}{(H8799)} not thou, I will recompense{H7999}{(H8762)} evil{H7451}; but wait on{H6960}{(H8761)} the LORD{H3068}, and he shall save{H3467}{(H8686)} thee.
  • Jer 12:1 : 1 Righteous{H6662} art thou, O LORD{H3068}, when I plead{H7378}{(H8799)} with thee: yet let me talk{H1696}{(H8762)} with thee of thy judgments{H4941}: Wherefore doth the way{H1870} of the wicked{H7563} prosper{H6743}{(H8804)}? wherefore are all they happy{H7951}{(H8804)} that deal very{H899} treacherously{H898}{(H8802)}?
  • Ps 62:1 : 1 To the chief Musician{H5329}{H8764)}, to Jeduthun{H3038}, A Psalm{H4210} of David{H1732}. Truly my soul{H5315} waiteth{H1747} upon God{H430}: from him cometh my salvation{H3444}.
  • Ps 62:5 : 5 My soul{H5315}, wait{H1826}{H8798)} thou only upon God{H430}; for my expectation{H8615} is from him.
  • Ps 73:3-9 : 3 For I was envious{H7065}{H8765)} at the foolish{H1984}{H8802)}, when I saw{H7200}{H8799)} the prosperity{H7965} of the wicked{H7563}. 4 For there are no bands{H2784} in their death{H4194}: but their strength{H193} is firm{H1277}. 5 They are not in trouble{H5999} as other men{H582}; neither are they plagued{H5060}{H8792)} like{H5973} other men{H120}. 6 Therefore pride{H1346} compasseth them about as a chain{H6059}{H8804)}; violence{H2555} covereth{H5848}{H8799)} them as a garment{H7897}. 7 Their eyes{H5869} stand out{H3318}{H8804)} with fatness{H2459}: they have more{H5674}{H8804)} than heart{H3824} could wish{H4906}. 8 They are corrupt{H4167}{H8686)}, and speak{H1696}{H8762)} wickedly{H7451} concerning oppression{H6233}: they speak{H1696}{H8762)} loftily{H4791}. 9 They set{H8371}{H8804)} their mouth{H6310} against the heavens{H8064}, and their tongue{H3956} walketh{H1980}{H8799)} through the earth{H776}. 10 Therefore his people{H5971} return{H7725}{H8799)}{H8675)}{H7725}{H8686)} hither{H1988}: and waters{H4325} of a full{H4392} cup are wrung out{H4680}{H8735)} to them. 11 And they say{H559}{H8804)}, How doth God{H410} know{H3045}{H8804)}? and is there{H3426} knowledge{H1844} in the most High{H5945}? 12 Behold, these are the ungodly{H7563}, who prosper{H7961} in the world{H5769}; they increase{H7685}{H8689)} in riches{H2428}. 13 Verily I have cleansed{H2135}{H8765)} my heart{H3824} in vain{H7385}, and washed{H7364}{H8799)} my hands{H3709} in innocency{H5356}. 14 For all the day{H3117} long have I been plagued{H5060}{H8803)}, and chastened{H8433} every morning{H1242}.
  • Isa 30:15 : 15 For thus saith{H559}{(H8804)} the Lord{H136} GOD{H3069}, the Holy One{H6918} of Israel{H3478}; In returning{H7729} and rest{H5183} shall ye be saved{H3467}{(H8735)}; in quietness{H8252}{(H8687)} and in confidence{H985} shall be your strength{H1369}: and ye would{H14}{(H8804)} not.
  • Lam 3:25-26 : 25 The LORD{H3068} is good{H2896} unto them that wait{H6960}{(H8802)} for him, to the soul{H5315} that seeketh{H1875}{(H8799)} him. 26 It is good{H2896} that a man should both hope{H3175}{(H8675)}{H2342}{(H8799)} and quietly wait{H1748} for the salvation{H8668} of the LORD{H3068}.
  • Hab 2:3 : 3 For the vision{H2377} is yet for an appointed time{H4150}, but at the end{H7093} it shall speak{H6315}{(H8686)}, and not lie{H3576}{(H8762)}: though it tarry{H4102}{(H8698)}, wait{H2442}{(H8761)} for it; because it will surely{H935}{(H8800)} come{H935}{(H8799)}, it will not tarry{H309}{(H8762)}.
  • Gal 6:9 : 9 And{G1161} let us{G1573} not{G3361} be weary{G1573}{(G5725)} in well{G2570} doing{G4160}{(G5723)}: for{G1063} in due{G2398} season{G2540} we shall reap{G2325}{(G5692)}, if we faint{G1590}{(G5746)} not{G3361}.
  • Heb 10:36-37 : 36 For{G1063} ye have{G2192}{(G5719)} need{G5532} of patience{G5281}, that{G2443}, after ye have done{G4160}{(G5660)} the will{G2307} of God{G2316}, ye might receive{G2865}{(G5672)} the promise{G1860}. 37 For{G1063} yet{G2089} a little{G3397} while{G3745}{G3745}, and he that shall come{G2064}{(G5740)} will come{G2240}{(G5692)}, and{G2532} will{G5549} not{G3756} tarry{G5549}{(G5692)}.
  • Jas 5:7-9 : 7 Be patient{G3114}{(G5657)} therefore{G3767}, brethren{G80}, unto{G2193} the coming{G3952} of the Lord{G2962}. Behold{G2400}{(G5628)}, the husbandman{G1092} waiteth{G1551}{(G5736)} for the precious{G5093} fruit{G2590} of the earth{G1093}, and hath long patience{G3114}{(G5723)} for{G1909} it{G846}, until{G2193}{G302} he receive{G2983}{(G5632)} the early{G4406} and{G2532} latter{G3797} rain{G5205}. 8 Be{G3114} ye{G5210} also{G2532} patient{G3114}{(G5657)}; stablish{G4741}{(G5657)} your{G5216} hearts{G2588}: for{G3754} the coming{G3952} of the Lord{G2962} draweth nigh{G1448}{(G5758)}. 9 Grudge{G4727}{(G5720)} not{G3361} one against another{G2596}{G240}, brethren{G80}, lest{G3363} ye be condemned{G2632}{(G5686)}: behold{G2400}{(G5628)}, the judge{G2923} standeth{G2476}{(G5707)} before{G4253} the door{G2374}. 10 Take{G2983}{(G5628)}, my{G3450} brethren{G80}, the prophets{G4396}, who{G3739} have spoken{G2980}{(G5656)} in the name{G3686} of the Lord{G2962}, for an example{G5262} of suffering affliction{G2552}, and{G2532} of patience{G3115}. 11 Behold{G2400}{(G5628)}, we count them happy{G3106}{(G5719)} which endure{G5278}{(G5723)}. Ye have heard{G191}{(G5656)} of the patience{G5281} of Job{G2492}, and{G2532} have seen{G1492}{(G5627)} the end{G5056} of the Lord{G2962}; that{G3754} the Lord{G2962} is{G2076}{(G5748)} very pitiful{G4184}, and{G2532} of tender mercy{G3629}.
  • Rev 13:3-9 : 3 And{G2532} I saw{G1492}{(G5627)} one{G3391} of his{G846} heads{G2776} as it were{G5613} wounded{G4969}{(G5772)} to{G1519} death{G2288}; and{G2532} his{G846} deadly{G2288} wound{G4127} was healed{G2323}{(G5681)}: and{G2532} all{G3650} the world{G1093} wondered{G2296}{(G5681)}{(G5625)}{G2296}{(G5656)} after{G3694}{G1722} the beast{G2342}. 4 And{G2532} they worshipped{G4352}{(G5656)} the dragon{G1404} which{G3739} gave{G1325}{(G5656)} power{G1849} unto the beast{G2342}: and{G2532} they worshipped{G4352}{(G5656)} the beast{G2342}, saying{G3004}{(G5723)}, Who{G5101} is like{G3664} unto the beast{G2342}? who{G5101} is able{G1410}{(G5736)} to make war{G4170}{(G5658)} with{G3326} him{G846}? 5 And{G2532} there was given{G1325}{(G5681)} unto him{G846} a mouth{G4750} speaking{G2980}{(G5723)} great things{G3173} and{G2532} blasphemies{G988}; and{G2532} power{G1849} was given{G1325}{(G5681)} unto him{G846} to continue{G4160}{(G5658)} forty{G5062} and two{G1417} months{G3376}. 6 And{G2532} he opened{G455}{(G5656)} his{G846} mouth{G4750} in{G1519} blasphemy{G988} against{G4314} God{G2316}, to blaspheme{G987}{(G5658)} his{G846} name{G3686}, and{G2532} his{G846} tabernacle{G4633}, and{G2532} them that dwell{G4637}{(G5723)} in{G1722} heaven{G3772}. 7 And{G2532} it was given{G1325}{(G5681)} unto him{G846} to make{G4160}{(G5658)} war{G4171} with{G3326} the saints{G40}, and{G2532} to overcome{G3528}{(G5658)} them{G846}: and{G2532} power{G1849} was given{G1325}{(G5681)} him{G846} over{G1909} all{G3956} kindreds{G5443}, and{G2532} tongues{G1100}, and{G2532} nations{G1484}. 8 And{G2532} all{G3956} that dwell{G2730}{(G5723)} upon{G1909} the earth{G1093} shall worship{G4352}{(G5692)} him{G846}, whose{G3739} names{G3686} are{G1125} not{G3756} written{G1125}{(G5769)} in{G1722} the book{G976} of life{G2222} of the Lamb{G721} slain{G4969}{(G5772)} from{G575} the foundation{G2602} of the world{G2889}. 9 If any man{G1536} have{G2192}{(G5719)} an ear{G3775}, let him hear{G191}{(G5657)}. 10 He that{G1536} leadeth{G4863}{(G5719)} into captivity{G161} shall go{G5217}{(G5719)} into{G1519} captivity{G161}: he that{G1536} killeth{G615}{(G5719)} with{G1722} the sword{G3162} must{G1163}{(G5748)} be killed{G615}{(G5683)} with{G1722} the sword{G3162}. Here{G5602} is{G2076}{(G5748)} the patience{G5281} and{G2532} the faith{G4102} of the saints{G40}.
  • Dan 11:36 : 36 And the king{H4428} shall do{H6213}{(H8804)} according to his will{H7522}; and he shall exalt{H7311}{(H8709)} himself, and magnify{H1431}{(H8691)} himself above every god{H410}, and shall speak{H1696}{(H8762)} marvellous things{H6381}{(H8737)} against the God{H410} of gods{H410}, and shall prosper{H6743}{(H8689)} till the indignation{H2195} be accomplished{H3615}{(H8804)}: for that that is determined{H2782}{(H8737)} shall be done{H6213}{(H8738)}.
  • Jonah 1:11 : 11 Then said{H559}{(H8799)} they unto him, What shall we do{H6213}{(H8799)} unto thee, that the sea{H3220} may be calm{H8367}{(H8799)} unto us? for the sea{H3220} wrought{H1980}{(H8802)}, and was tempestuous{H5590}{(H8802)}.
  • Eccl 5:8 : 8 If thou seest{H7200}{(H8799)} the oppression{H6233} of the poor{H7326}{(H8802)}, and violent{H1499} perverting of judgment{H4941} and justice{H6664} in a province{H4082}, marvel{H8539}{(H8799)} not at the matter{H2656}: for he that is higher{H1364} than the highest{H1364} regardeth{H8104}{(H8802)}; and there be higher{H1364} than they{H5921}.
  • Isa 8:17 : 17 And I will wait{H2442}{(H8765)} upon the LORD{H3068}, that hideth{H5641}{(H8688)} his face{H6440} from the house{H1004} of Jacob{H3290}, and I will look{H6960}{(H8765)} for him.
  • Isa 10:13-14 : 13 For he saith{H559}{(H8804)}, By the strength{H3581} of my hand{H3027} I have done{H6213}{(H8804)} it, and by my wisdom{H2451}; for I am prudent{H995}{(H8738)}: and I have removed{H5493}{(H8686)} the bounds{H1367} of the people{H5971}, and have robbed{H8154}{(H8782)} their treasures{H6259}{(H8675)}{H6264}, and I have put down{H3381}{(H8686)} the inhabitants{H3427}{(H8802)} like a valiant{H47}{H3524} man: 14 And my hand{H3027} hath found{H4672}{(H8799)} as a nest{H7064} the riches{H2428} of the people{H5971}: and as one gathereth{H622}{(H8800)} eggs{H1000} that are left{H5800}{(H8803)}, have I gathered{H622}{(H8804)} all the earth{H776}; and there was none that moved{H5074}{(H8802)} the wing{H3671}, or opened{H6475}{(H8802)} the mouth{H6310}, or peeped{H6850}{(H8772)}.
  • Ps 50:8 : 8 I will not reprove{H3198}{H8686)} thee for thy sacrifices{H2077} or thy burnt offerings{H5930}, to have been continually{H8548} before me.
  • Job 21:7-9 : 7 Wherefore do the wicked{H7563} live{H2421}{(H8799)}, become old{H6275}{(H8804)}, yea, are mighty{H1396}{(H8804)} in power{H2428}? 8 Their seed{H2233} is established{H3559}{(H8737)} in their sight{H6440} with them, and their offspring{H6631} before their eyes{H5869}. 9 Their houses{H1004} are safe{H7965} from fear{H6343}, neither is the rod{H7626} of God{H433} upon them. 10 Their bull{H7794} gendereth{H5674}{(H8765)}, and faileth{H1602}{(H8686)} not; their cow{H6510} calveth{H6403}{(H8762)}, and casteth not her calf{H7921}{(H8762)}. 11 They send forth{H7971}{(H8762)} their little ones{H5759} like a flock{H6629}, and their children{H3206} dance{H7540}{(H8762)}. 12 They take{H5375}{(H8799)} the timbrel{H8596} and harp{H3658}, and rejoice{H8055}{(H8799)} at the sound{H6963} of the organ{H5748}. 13 They spend{H3615}{(H8762)}{(H8675)}{H1086}{(H8762)} their days{H3117} in wealth{H2896}, and in a moment{H7281} go down{H2865}{(H8735)}{(H8676)}{H5181}{(H8799)} to the grave{H7585}. 14 Therefore they say{H559}{(H8799)} unto God{H410}, Depart{H5493}{(H8798)} from us; for we desire{H2654}{(H8804)} not the knowledge{H1847} of thy ways{H1870}. 15 What is the Almighty{H7706}, that we should serve{H5647}{(H8799)} him? and what profit{H3276}{(H8686)} should we have, if we pray{H6293}{(H8799)} unto him? 16 Lo, their good{H2898} is not in their hand{H3027}: the counsel{H6098} of the wicked{H7563} is far{H7368}{(H8804)} from me. 17 How oft is the candle{H5216} of the wicked{H7563} put out{H1846}{(H8799)}! and how oft cometh{H935}{(H8799)} their destruction{H343} upon them! God distributeth{H2505}{(H8762)} sorrows{H2256} in his anger{H639}. 18 They are as stubble{H8401} before{H6440} the wind{H7307}, and as chaff{H4671} that the storm{H5492} carrieth away{H1589}{(H8804)}. 19 God{H433} layeth up{H6845}{(H8799)} his iniquity{H205} for his children{H1121}: he rewardeth{H7999}{(H8762)} him, and he shall know{H3045}{(H8799)} it. 20 His eyes{H5869} shall see{H7200}{(H8799)} his destruction{H3589}, and he shall drink{H8354}{(H8799)} of the wrath{H2534} of the Almighty{H7706}. 21 For what pleasure{H2656} hath he in his house{H1004} after{H310} him, when the number{H4557} of his months{H2320} is cut off in the midst{H2686}{(H8795)}? 22 Shall any teach{H3925}{(H8762)} God{H410} knowledge{H1847}? seeing he judgeth{H8199}{(H8799)} those that are high{H7311}{(H8802)}. 23 One dieth{H4191}{(H8799)} in his full{H8537} strength{H6106}, being wholly at ease{H7946} and quiet{H7961}. 24 His breasts{H5845} are full{H4390}{(H8804)} of milk{H2461}, and his bones{H6106} are moistened{H8248}{(H8792)} with marrow{H4221}. 25 And another dieth{H4191}{(H8799)} in the bitterness{H4751} of his soul{H5315}, and never eateth{H398}{(H8804)} with pleasure{H2896}. 26 They shall lie down{H7901}{(H8799)} alike{H3162} in the dust{H6083}, and the worms{H7415} shall cover{H3680}{(H8762)} them. 27 Behold, I know{H3045}{(H8804)} your thoughts{H4284}, and the devices{H4209} which ye wrongfully imagine{H2554}{(H8799)} against me. 28 For ye say{H559}{(H8799)}, Where is the house{H1004} of the prince{H5081}? and where are the dwelling{H4908} places{H168} of the wicked{H7563}? 29 Have ye not asked{H7592}{(H8804)} them that go{H5674}{(H8802)} by the way{H1870}? and do ye not know{H5234}{(H8762)} their tokens{H226}, 30 That the wicked{H7451} is reserved{H2820}{(H8735)} to the day{H3117} of destruction{H343}? they shall be brought forth{H2986}{(H8714)} to the day{H3117} of wrath{H5678}. 31 Who shall declare{H5046}{(H8686)} his way{H1870} to his face{H6440}? and who shall repay{H7999}{(H8762)} him what he hath done{H6213}{(H8804)}? 32 Yet shall he be brought{H2986}{(H8714)} to the grave{H6913}, and shall remain{H8245}{(H8799)} in the tomb{H1430}. 33 The clods{H7263} of the valley{H5158} shall be sweet{H4985}{(H8804)} unto him, and every man{H120} shall draw{H4900}{(H8799)} after{H310} him, as there are innumerable{H4557} before{H6440} him. 34 How then comfort{H5162}{(H8762)} ye me in vain{H1892}, seeing in your answers{H8666} there remaineth{H7604}{(H8738)} falsehood{H4604}?
  • Josh 10:12 : 12 Then spake{H1696}{(H8762)} Joshua{H3091} to the LORD{H3068} in the day{H3117} when the LORD{H3068} delivered up{H5414}{(H8800)} the Amorites{H567} before{H6440} the children{H1121} of Israel{H3478}, and he said{H559}{(H8799)} in the sight{H5869} of Israel{H3478}, Sun{H8121}, stand thou still{H1826}{(H8798)} upon Gibeon{H1391}; and thou, Moon{H3394}, in the valley{H6010} of Ajalon{H357}.