Psalms 27:14
Psalms 27:14 in Multiple Translations
Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
Wait for Jehovah: Be strong, and let thy heart take courage; Yea, wait thou for Jehovah.
Let your hope be in the Lord: take heart and be strong; yes, let your hope be in the Lord.
Trust in the Lord! Be confident—he will give you courage! Trust in the Lord!
Hope in the Lord: be strong, and he shall comfort thine heart, and trust in the Lord.
Look unto Jehovah — be strong, And He doth strengthen thy heart, Yea, look unto Jehovah!
Wait for the LORD. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for the LORD.
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he will strengthen thy heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
So trust in Yahweh, all of you! Be strong and courageous, and wait expectantly for him to help you!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 27:14
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Psalms 27:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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קַוֵּ֗ה
אֶל
יְה֫וָ֥ה
חֲ֭זַק
וְ/יַאֲמֵ֣ץ
לִבֶּ֑/ךָ
וְ֝/קַוֵּ֗ה
אֶל
יְהוָֽה
קַוֵּ֗ה
qâvâh
H6960
to await
V-Piel-Impv-2ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
יְה֫וָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
חֲ֭זַק
châzaq
H2388
to strengthen
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
וְ/יַאֲמֵ֣ץ
ʼâmats
H553
to strengthen
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
לִבֶּ֑/ךָ
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms | Suff
וְ֝/קַוֵּ֗ה
qâvâh
H6960
to await
Conj | V-Piel-Impv-2ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 27:14
קַוֵּ֗ה
qâvâh
H6960
"to await"
V-Piel-Impv-2ms
This Hebrew word means to collect or gather things together, and can also mean to wait patiently for something. It is used in Psalms and Proverbs to describe waiting on God.
Definition: 1) to wait, look for, hope, expect 1a) (Qal) waiting (participle) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait or look eagerly for 1b2) to lie in wait for 1b3) to wait for, linger for
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: gather (together), look, patiently, tarry, wait (for, on, upon). See also: Genesis 1:9; Isaiah 5:2; Psalms 25:3.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יְה֫וָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
חֲ֭זַק
châzaq
H2388
"to strengthen"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
To strengthen means to be strong or courageous, and can also mean to seize or conquer, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: : strengthen/support/encourage 1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be strong, grow strong 1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon 1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure 1a1c) to press, be urgent 1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense) 1a1e) to be severe, be grievous 1a2) to strengthen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make strong 1b2) to restore to strength, give strength 1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage 1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage 1b5) to make firm 1b6) to make rigid, make hard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make strong, strengthen 1c2) to make firm 1c3) to display strength 1c4) to make severe 1c5) to support 1c6) to repair 1c7) to prevail, prevail upon 1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support 1c9) to hold, contain 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to strengthen oneself 1d2) to put forth strength, use one's strength 1d3) to withstand 1d4) to hold strongly with
Usage: Occurs in 266 OT verses. KJV: aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. See also: Genesis 19:16; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 27:14.
וְ/יַאֲמֵ֣ץ
ʼâmats
H553
"to strengthen"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
In the original Hebrew, this verb means to be strong or courageous, like in Deuteronomy 31:6, where Moses tells the Israelites to be brave. It can also mean to strengthen or secure something. English Bibles often translate it as 'be courageous' or 'strengthen'.
Definition: 1) to be strong, alert, courageous, brave, stout, bold, solid, hard 1a) (Qal) to be strong, brave, bold 1b) (Piel) to strengthen, secure (for oneself), harden (heart), make firm, make obstinate, assure 1c) (Hithpael) to be determined, to make oneself alert, strengthen oneself, confirm oneself, persist in, prove superior to 1d) (Hiphil) to exhibit strength, be strong, feel strong
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: confirm, be courageous (of good courage, stedfastly minded, strong, stronger), establish, fortify, harden, increase, prevail, strengthen (self), make strong (obstinate, speed). See also: Genesis 25:23; 2 Chronicles 13:18; Psalms 18:18.
לִבֶּ֑/ךָ
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
וְ֝/קַוֵּ֗ה
qâvâh
H6960
"to await"
Conj | V-Piel-Impv-2ms
This Hebrew word means to collect or gather things together, and can also mean to wait patiently for something. It is used in Psalms and Proverbs to describe waiting on God.
Definition: 1) to wait, look for, hope, expect 1a) (Qal) waiting (participle) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait or look eagerly for 1b2) to lie in wait for 1b3) to wait for, linger for
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: gather (together), look, patiently, tarry, wait (for, on, upon). See also: Genesis 1:9; Isaiah 5:2; Psalms 25:3.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 27:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 27:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 27:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 27:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 27:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 27:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 27:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 27:14
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 27:14
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 27:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 27:14
- Sermons on Psalms 27:14
Context — The LORD Is My Salvation
12Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.
13Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
14Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 40:31 | But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. |
| 2 | Psalms 31:24 | Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD. |
| 3 | Isaiah 30:18 | Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him. |
| 4 | Psalms 37:34 | Wait for the LORD and keep His way, and He will raise you up to inherit the land. When the wicked are cut off, you will see it. |
| 5 | Psalms 130:5 | I wait for the LORD; my soul does wait, and in His word I put my hope. |
| 6 | Philippians 4:13 | I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. |
| 7 | Habakkuk 2:3 | For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay. |
| 8 | Ephesians 6:10 | Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. |
| 9 | 2 Corinthians 12:9–10 | But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. |
| 10 | Psalms 62:5 | Rest in God alone, O my soul, for my hope comes from Him. |
Psalms 27:14 Summary
This verse is telling us to trust in God and wait for His timing, even when things seem tough or uncertain. It's like when we're waiting for something we really want, but we have to be patient and trust that it will come at the right time. We can be strong and courageous, not because of our own power, but because we know God is with us and will help us, as seen in Psalms 23:4 and Jeremiah 29:11. By waiting patiently for the Lord, we can experience His peace and goodness, even in difficult circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to wait patiently for the Lord?
Waiting patiently for the Lord means trusting in His timing and plan, even when we don't understand what's happening, as seen in Psalms 27:14 and supported by Proverbs 3:5-6, which reminds us to trust in the Lord with all our heart.
How can I be strong and courageous in difficult times?
We can be strong and courageous by remembering God's presence and promises, as stated in Psalms 27:14, and by trusting in His power and faithfulness, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:6 and 2 Corinthians 12:9-10.
Why is it important to wait patiently for the Lord?
Waiting patiently for the Lord is important because it allows us to trust in His sovereignty and goodness, even in uncertain or difficult circumstances, as expressed in Psalms 27:13 and Romans 8:28.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Psalm?
Psalms 27:14 is a conclusion to the Psalmist's expression of trust in God's deliverance and goodness, as seen in Psalms 27:1-13, and serves as a reminder to wait patiently for the Lord, even in the face of adversity, as stated in Psalms 27:12.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to wait patiently for the Lord, and how can I trust in His timing?
- How can I cultivate strength and courage in my daily life, especially when faced with challenges or uncertainties?
- What are some promises or truths from God's Word that I can hold onto when I'm struggling to wait patiently?
- In what ways can I practically apply the command to 'wait patiently for the Lord' in my relationships, work, or daily decisions?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 27:14
Wait on the Lord,.... This, with what follows, is spoken by the psalmist either to himself or to others, or it may be to both, upon the rich experience he declares in Psalms 27:13: it becomes
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 27:14
I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Conclusion-summing up the psalm.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 27:14
Wait on the Lord, O my soul; to which he now turneth his speech; as he frequently doth in this book. He shall strengthen thine heart; he will uphold thee, and keep thee from fainting and sinking under thy burdens.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 27:14
Psalms 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.Ver. 14. Wait on the Lord] Expecta, expecta. See how earnest good David is with himself and others; for he knew men’ s dulness, and the difficulty of the duty. Religious men find it more easy to bear evil than to wait till the promised good he enjoyed; Hebrews 10:36, the spoiling of their goods required patience; but this more than ordinary. Let our distance from God, our dependence upon him, and our undone condition without him, be but considered; and we shall be the more willing to wait, yea, to want and go without some things, that we are but too much set upon. Be of good courage] Be confirmed, hold fast, play the man (as the Seventy have it, and the apostle useth the same word, 1 Corinthians 16:13), and let not the big words of thine enemies make thee to cast away thy confidence, which hath so great recompense of reward. And he shall strengthen thy heart] Or, let thine heart be confirmed, cheer up, hold out faith and patience. Wait, I say, on the Lord] i.e. De die in diem expecta, wait still; do it from one day to another. God is a free agent, neither is it fit for us to send for him by a post.
Many of his promises bear a long date; but they are sure and infallible. Wait, therefore; and why? See Habakkuk 2:3.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 27:14
(14) He shall strengthen.—Better, let thy heart be strong.Wait . . .—Heb., wait for Jehovah, and wait for Jehovah.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 27:14
Verse 14. Wait on the Lord] All ye who are in distress, wait on the Lord. Take me for an example. I waited on him, and he strengthened my heart; wait ye on him, and he will strengthen your heart. You cannot be unsuccessful; fear not. Wait, I say, on the Lord; wait for his succour in doing his will. Age viriliter, says the Vulgate; act like a man, hope, believe, work, and fear not. ANALYSIS OF THE TWENTY-SEVENTH PSALM There are four general parts in this Psalm. David shows, I. How free he is from fear in any danger; and he shows also the cause of his confidence, Psalms 27:1-3.
II. He expresses his love to God's house and his religion, Psalms 27:4-6. III. He prays for succour and support Psalms 27:7, c. IV. He exhorts others to dependence on the Lord, Psalms 27:14. I. It is possible (independently of the reason given in the notes) that some person, friend or foe, might ask David how he felt during the persecutions raised against him by Saul? To whom he may be supposed to return this answer: "I was never disheartened, never in despair and the reason was, God was my Light to guide me, my Rock to save me, and my Strength to sustain and support me: 'The Lord is my light,' c." And this he amplifies in the next two verses: 1. By experience: he had already found this true: "When the wicked, even mine enemies, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell." 2.
He puts a case: "Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident." The arguments for his confidence were, 1. God's goodness, Psalms 27:1. 2. His own experience, Psalms 27:2. To which he adds, 3. What God would do for him. 1. He would hide him in his tabernacle, Psalms 27:5. 2. That though his father and mother should forsake him, God would take him up, Psalms 27:10. 3. That he should see the goodness of God in the land of the living, Psalms 27:13. II. He expresses his great love and affection to the house of God: "One thing I have desired," and in this he was constant.
"THAT (emphatically) I will seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life." For three ends: - 1. "To behold the beauty of the Lord." To taste how good and gracious he is. 2. "To inquire in his temple." There to search the mind of God. 3. "To offer in his temple sacrifices of joy, and to sing praises to the Lord." And this was another argument of his security: "For in the time of trouble he will hide me in his pavilion - he shall set me upon a rock, and my head shall be lifted up." And - III. He prays for succour and support. 1.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 27:14
14. The Psalmist addresses himself, and encourages himself to patience. His faith rebukes his faintness. Be of good courage] R.V., Be strong, and let thine heart take courage. Cp. Psalms 31:24; Deuteronomy 31:7; Joshua 1:6-7; Joshua 1:9; Joshua 1:18. Wait, I say] R.V., Yea, wait thou. Cp. Psalms 25:3; Psalms 37:9; Psalms 37:34; Proverbs 20:22.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 27:14
Wait on the Lord - This is the sum of all the instruction in the psalm; the main lesson which the psalm is designed to convey.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 27:14
14. Wait on the Lord— “Wait,” which is twice repeated for emphasis, has the sense of expect, hope, and hence to be ready for, and answers well to the New Testament word “watch,” (Matthew 24:42;) or,
Sermons on Psalms 27:14
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Self Denial (Reading) by John Wesley | In this video, James Christian introduces the John Wesley Sermon series and encourages listeners to engage with classic Christian texts in audiobook form. He emphasizes the importa |
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Don't Be Dismayed, God Will Not Fail You by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Joshua in the book of Joshua, chapter 8. The Lord speaks to Joshua and tells him not to fear or be discouraged, as He has given |
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Feeding Christ (Time for Renewal Conference) by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by reading from Luke 17:7-10, where Jesus tells a parable about a servant and his master. The preacher emphasizes the importance of serving God |
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Sunday #1 the Welsh Revival of 1904-05 by J. Edwin Orr | In this sermon transcript, the speaker describes a powerful revival that took place in a church called Moriah Church. The revival was characterized by the presence of people of all |
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Don't Give Up by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the theme of not losing heart in the face of struggles and challenges. He refers to the apostle Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 4:1 and 4:16, |
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Dont Let Discouragement Take Your Strength by Carter Conlon | This sermon is a powerful message about overcoming discouragement by trusting in God's faithfulness and purpose, even in the darkest moments. It emphasizes the importance of waitin |
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All Prayer by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of waiting on the Lord and spending quality time in prayer. He shares a personal story of a friend who dedicated hours to pray |