Lamentations 3:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Lamentations 3:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Lamentations 3:26 is a verse from the book of Lamentations in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Lamentations 3:26 — KJV
“It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.”
— Lamentations 3:26 (KJV)
Lamentations 3:26 in Context — About the Book of Lamentations
Lamentations is five funeral poems over fallen Jerusalem — grief given holy structure. At its exact center burns the flame the darkness never reaches: because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed; His mercies are new every morning. It teaches us to grieve with hope.
Cross-References for Lamentations 3:26
“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. meet...: Heb. as before him”
Shares key themes with Lamentations 3:26: good, should, lord
“I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.”
Shares key themes with Lamentations 3:26: wait, salvation, lord
“Then shall an oath of the LORD be between them both, that he hath not put his hand unto his neighbour's goods; and the owner of it shall accept thereof, and he shall not make it good.”
Shares key themes with Lamentations 3:26: good, both, lord
“Furthermore the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, and sware that I should not go over Jordan, and that I should not go in unto that good land, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance:”
Shares key themes with Lamentations 3:26: good, should, lord
“Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way: in: Heb. from”
Shares key themes with Lamentations 3:26: good, should, lord
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