Luke 18:7

And God--will not he see that his own People, who cry to him night and day, have justice done them--though he holds his hand?

2 Peter 3:9-10

The Lord is not slow to fulfil his promise, as some count slowness; but he is forbearing with you, as it is not his will that any of you should perish, but that all should be brought to repentance.

2 Peter 3:15

Regard our Lord's forbearance as your one hope of Salvation. This is what our dear Brother Paul wrote to you, with the wisdom that God gave 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 God--will not he see that his own People, who cry to him night and day, have justice done them--though he holds his hand?
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow to fulfil his promise, as some count slowness; but he is forbearing with you, as it is not his will that any of you should perish, but that all should be brought to repentance.