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Psalms 27:14

In Psalms 27 of Psalms.

Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

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קַוֵּ֗הqavehgatherקָוָהverb, piel, imperative, 2nd person, masculine, singular — “gather”, a commandH6960to bind together (perhaps by twisting), i.e. collect; (figuratively) to expectgather (together), look, patiently, tarry, wait (for, on, upon).אֶלelamongאֵלpreposition — “among”H413near, with or among; often in general, toabout, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in).יְה֫וָ֥הyehvahJehovahיְהֹוָהnoun, proper name — “Jehovah”H3068Jehovah, Jewish national name of GodJehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה).חֲ֭זַקchazaqbe constantחָזַקverb, qal, imperative, 2nd person, masculine, singular — “be constant”, a commandH2388to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conqueraid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintai…וְיַאֲמֵ֣ץveyaametsand be courageousאָמַץconjunction, verb, hiphil, imperfect, 3rd person, masculine, singular — “and be courageous”, an unfinished actionH553to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)confirm, be courageous (of good courage, stedfastly minded, strong, stronger), establish, fortify, harden, increase, prevail, strengthen (self), make strong (obstinate, speed).לִבֶּ֑ךָlibekhacomfortablyלֵבnoun, common, masculine, singular, construct, suffix, pronominal, 2nd person, masculine, singular — “comfortably”, the of-form, joined to the next wordH3820the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything[phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom]…וְ֝קַוֵּ֗הveqavehand gatherקָוָהconjunction, verb, piel, imperative, 2nd person, masculine, singular — “and gather”, a commandH6960to bind together (perhaps by twisting), i.e. collect; (figuratively) to expectgather (together), look, patiently, tarry, wait (for, on, upon).אֶלelamongאֵלpreposition — “among”H413near, with or among; often in general, toabout, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in).יְהוָֽהyehvahJehovahיְהֹוָהnoun, proper name — “Jehovah”H3068Jehovah, Jewish national name of GodJehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה).

Jewish translation (JPS 1917)

Wait on the LORD; be strong, and let thy heart take courage; yea, wait thou for the LORD.

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American Standard Version (1901)

Wait for Jehovah: Be strong, and let thy heart take courage; Yea, wait thou for Jehovah.

Young’s Literal Translation

Look unto Jehovah — be strong, And He doth strengthen thy heart, Yea, look unto Jehovah!

World English Bible

Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh.

Darby Translation

Wait for Jehovah; be strong and let thy heart take courage: yea, wait for Jehovah.

Jewish Publication Society (1917)

Wait on the LORD; be strong, and let thy heart take courage; yea, wait thou for the LORD.

Brenton’s Septuagint (1851), English

Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and let thy heart be strengthened: yea, wait on the Lord.

Septuagint (Brenton’s Greek, 1851)

Ὑπόμεινον τὸν Κυριον, ἀνδρίζου, καὶ κραταιούσθω ἡ καρδία σου, καὶ ὑπόμεινον τὸν Κύριον.

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See Also

  • 1 Corinthians 16:131 Corinthians 16:13 · King James VersionWatch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.1 Corinthians 16:13 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

  • Philippians 4:13Philippians 4:13 · King James VersionI can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.Philippians 4:13 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

  • Ephesians 6:10Ephesians 6:10 · King James VersionFinally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.Ephesians 6:10 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

  • 2 Corinthians 12:9–102 Corinthians 12:9 · King James VersionAnd he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.2 Corinthians 12:9 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

  • Romans 8:25Romans 8:25 · King James VersionBut if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.Romans 8:25 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.

  • Colossians 1:11Colossians 1:11 · King James VersionStrengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;Colossians 1:11 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

  • 2 Timothy 4:5–82 Timothy 4:5 · King James VersionBut watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.2 Timothy 4:5 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

  • Luke 2:25Luke 2:25 · King James VersionAnd, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.Luke 2:25 · King James VersionOpen the Source

    And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

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