'Wait' in the Bible
And my soul is deeply distressed. But you, LORD, how long do I wait?
They wait in ambush in the villages, they kill the innocent in secret.
Their eyes secretly watch the helpless, lying in wait like a lion in his den. They lie in wait to catch the afflicted. They catch the afflicted when they pull him into their net.
Integrity and justice will preserve me, because I wait on you.
Wait on the LORD. Be courageous, and he will strengthen your heart. Wait on the LORD! Davidic
Be silent in the LORD's presence and wait patiently for him. Don't be angry because of the one whose way prospers or the one who implements evil schemes.
Those who do evil will perish. But those who wait on the LORD will inherit the land.
Wait on the LORD, Keep faithful to his way, and he will exalt you to possess the land. You will see the wicked cut off.
How long, LORD, will I wait expectantly? I have placed my hope in you.
He will turn the evil upon those who lie in wait for me. Cut them off with your truth.
They gather together and hide in ambush. They watch my every step as they lie in wait for my life.
My eyes gloated over those who lie in wait for me; when those of evil intent attack me, my ears will hear.
But they quickly forgot his deeds and did not wait for his counsel.
Never take your truthful words from me, For I wait for your ordinances.
The wicked lay in wait to destroy me, while I ponder your decrees.
I wait for the LORD; my soul waits, and I will hope in his word.