Luke 18:7

And will not God see justice done to his elect who cry to him by day and night? Will he be tolerant to their opponents?

2 Peter 3:9-10

The Lord is not slow with what he promises, according to certain people's idea of slowness; no, he is longsuffering for your sake, he does not wish any to perish but all to betake them to repentance.

2 Peter 3:15

And consider that the longsuffering of our Lord means salvation; as indeed our beloved brother Paul has written to you out of the wisdom vouchsafed to him,

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Summary

I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: now will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once.

Bible References

Long time

Luke 18:7
And will not God see justice done to his elect who cry to him by day and night? Will he be tolerant to their opponents?
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow with what he promises, according to certain people's idea of slowness; no, he is longsuffering for your sake, he does not wish any to perish but all to betake them to repentance.