Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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 avenge his chosen, who cry to him day and night, though he be slow to punish in their behalf?
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not tardy concerning his promise, as some men count tardiness; but is longsuffering toward you, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.