Psalm 130:5-6

I am counting on the LORD;

     yes, I am counting on him.

    I have put my hope in his word.

I long for the Lord

    more than sentries long for the dawn

    yes, more than sentries long for the dawn. 

     

I am counting on the LORD; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word.

Psalm 40:1

I waited patiently for the LORD to help me,

    and he turned to me and heard my cry.  (see all Psalm 40)

Isaiah 8:17  

I will wait for the LORD,

    who has turned away from the descendants of Jacob.

    I will put my hope in him.  (see Isaiah 8:11-22)

Psalm 27:14  

Wait patiently for the LORD.

    Be brave and courageous.

    Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.  (see all Psalm 27)

Isaiah 26:8  

LORD, we show our trust in you by obeying your laws;

    our heart's desire is to glorify your name.  (see all Isaiah 26)

Isaiah 30:18  

So the LORD must wait for you to come to him

    so he can show you his love and compassion.  (see all Isaiah 30)

Isaiah 49:23  

"Kings and queens will serve you

    and care for all your needs.

They will bow to the earth before you

    and lick the dust from your feet.

Then you will know that I am the LORD.

    Those who trust in me will never be put to shame."  (see all Isaiah 49)

Psalm 5:3  

Listen to my voice in the morning, LORD.

    Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly.  

    (see all Psalm 5)

Psalm 119:74  

May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy,

    for I have put my hope in your word.  (see Psalm 119:73-80)

 

I long for the Lord more than sentries long for the dawn, yes, more than sentries long for the dawn.  

Psalm 63:6  

I lie awake thinking of you,

    meditating on you through the night.  (see all Psalm 63)

2 Samuel 23:2-4  

"The Spirit of the LORD speaks through me;

    his words are upon my tongue.

the God of Israel spoke.

    The Rock of Israel said to me:

'The one who rules righteously,

    who rules in the fear of God,

is like the light of morning at sunrise,     

    like a morning without clouds,

like the gleaming of the sun

    on new grass after rain.' "  (see 2 Samuel 23:1-7) 

    

(parentheses are mine)

 

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