And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

Hope

For I hope in You, O Lord;
You will answer, O Lord my God.

Kaph.
My soul languishes for Your salvation;
I

wait for Your word.

“Though He slay me,
I will hope in Him.
Nevertheless I will argue my ways before Him.

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

General references

Therefore I completely despaired of all the fruit of my labor for which I had labored under the sun.