Old Testament · Poetry
Psalms 130:5
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I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
About Psalms 130:5
Few verses address Waiting on the Lord in the Bible as directly as Psalms 130:5. This Old Testament passage from the poetry of Psalms has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Psalms 27:14
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. ”
- Psalms 37:7
“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.”
- Psalms 40:1
“I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.”
- Isaiah 40:31
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. ”
- Lamentations 3:25
“The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.”
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How to Apply Psalms 130:5
Pray through Psalms 130:5 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Waiting on the Lord in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.