Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for Him;(A)
do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,
by the man who carries out evil plans.(B)

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Be still(A) before the Lord
    and wait patiently(B) for him;
do not fret(C) when people succeed in their ways,(D)
    when they carry out their wicked schemes.(E)

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I wait for Yahweh; I wait
and put my hope in His word.(A)

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I wait for the Lord,(A) my whole being waits,(B)
    and in his word(C) I put my hope.

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Israel, put your hope in the Lord.(A)
For there is faithful love with the Lord,
and with Him is redemption in abundance.(B)

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Israel, put your hope(A) in the Lord,
    for with the Lord is unfailing love(B)
    and with him is full redemption.(C)

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10 who died for us,(A) so that whether we are awake or asleep,(B) we will live together with Him.(C)

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10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.(A)

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There is reserved for me in the future the crown(A) of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge,(B) will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who have loved His appearing.(C)

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Now there is in store for me(A) the crown of righteousness,(B) which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day(C)—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.(D)

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Conclusion

14 Therefore, dear friends, while you wait for these things, make every effort to be found at peace with Him without spot or blemish.(A)

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14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless(A) and at peace with him.

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