Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
For the salvation of the Lord.
King James Version
It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
Holman Bible
for deliverance from the Lord.
International Standard Version
It is good to hope and wait patiently for the LORD's salvation.
A Conservative Version
It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of LORD.
American Standard Version
It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of Jehovah.
Amplified
It is good that one waits quietly
For the salvation of the Lord.
Bible in Basic English
It is good to go on hoping and quietly waiting for the salvation of the Lord.
Darby Translation
It is good that one should both wait, and that in silence, for the salvation of Jehovah.
Julia Smith Translation
Good, and he shall wait and stand still for the salvation of Jehovah.
King James 2000
It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
Lexham Expanded Bible
[It is] good to wait in silence for the salvation of Yahweh.
Modern King James verseion
It is good that one should hope for the salvation of Jehovah, even in silence.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
O how good is it, with stillness, to wait and tarry for the health of the LORD?
NET Bible
It is good to wait patiently for deliverance from the Lord.
New Heart English Bible
It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
The Emphasized Bible
Good it is - both to wait and to be silent, for the deliverance of Yahweh;
Webster
It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.
World English Bible
It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of Yahweh.
Youngs Literal Translation
Good! when one doth stay and stand still For the salvation of Jehovah.
Themes
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for God's salvation
Topics
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Devotionals
Devotionals about Lamentations 3:26
Devotionals containing Lamentations 3:26
References
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Lamentations 3:26
Images Lamentations 3:26
Prayers for Lamentations 3:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel's Affliction
25
Jehovah is good to those who are waiting for him, to the person seeking him.
26
For the salvation of the Lord.
Names
Cross References
Psalm 37:7
Surrender to Jehovah and wait patiently for him. Do not be preoccupied with an evildoer who succeeds in his way when he carries out his schemes.
Psalm 130:5
I wait for Jehovah, I do wait. And in his word I do hope.
Genesis 49:18
I wait with hope for your salvation, O Jehovah.
Exodus 14:13
But Moses said to the people: Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of Jehovah. He will accomplish this for you today. The Egyptians whom you have seen today, you will never see them again forever.
2 Chronicles 20:17
You will not have to fight this battle. Just take up your positions and wait. You will see Jehovah give you victory. People of Judah and Jerusalem, do not hesitate or be afraid.' Go out to battle. Jehovah will be with you!
Psalm 37:34
Wait for Jehovah and keep his way and he will exalt you to inherit the earth. You will see it when the wicked are destroyed.
Psalm 52:9
I will thank you forever for what you have done. I will wait in your name, for it is good, in the presence of your holy (God-like) ones.
Psalm 54:6
I will freely sacrifice to you. O Jehovah, I will praise your name for it is good.
Psalm 73:28
It is good for me to draw near to God. I have put my trust in Jehovah God, that I may declare all your works.
Psalm 92:1
It is good to give thanks to Jehovah, to sing praises to your name, O Most High.
Psalm 119:166
I hope for your salvation, O Jehovah. I obey your commandments.
Psalm 119:174
I long for your salvation, O Jehovah. Your law is my delight.
Isaiah 30:7
Egypt's help is completely useless. That is why I call her: Rahab, who sits still. (defamatory word for Egypt) (negative connotation)
Isaiah 30:15
The Lord Jehovah, the Holy One of Israel, says: Return to me and be saved. You can have rest. You can be strong by being quiet and by trusting me. But you do not want that!
Galatians 4:18
It is good to be zealously sought in a good matter at all times, and not only when I am present with you.
Hebrews 3:14
For we have become companions (partners) with Christ if indeed we hold the beginning of our firm trust to the end.
Hebrews 10:35
Do not lose your courage (confidence) (boldness). It brings a great reward with it.
1 Peter 1:13
Brace up your minds. Remain sober, and set your hope perfectly on the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.