I will always thank you, God, for what you have done; in the presence of your people I will proclaim that you are good.

I will gladly offer you a sacrifice, O LORD; I will give you thanks because you are good.

But as for me, how wonderful to be near God, to find protection with the Sovereign LORD and to proclaim all that he has done!

How good it is to give thanks to you, O LORD, to sing in your honor, O Most High God,

Now, it is good to have such a deep interest if the purpose is good---this is true always, and not merely when I am with you.

For we are all partners with Christ if we hold firmly to the end the confidence we had at the beginning.

Do not lose your courage, then, because it brings with it a great reward.

So then, have your minds ready for action. Keep alert and set your hope completely on the blessing which will be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

"I wait for your deliverance, LORD.

Moses answered, "Don't be afraid! Stand your ground, and you will see what the LORD will do to save you today; you will never see these Egyptians again.

You will not have to fight this battle. Just take up your positions and wait; you will see the LORD give you victory. People of Judah and Jerusalem, do not hesitate or be afraid. Go out to battle, and the LORD will be with you!"

Be patient and wait for the LORD to act; don't be worried about those who prosper or those who succeed in their evil plans.

Put your hope in the LORD and obey his commands; he will honor you by giving you the land, and you will see the wicked driven out.

I wait for you to save me, LORD, and I do what you command.

How I long for your saving help, O LORD! I find happiness in your law.

I wait eagerly for the LORD's help, and in his word I trust.

The help that Egypt gives is useless. So I have nicknamed Egypt, 'The Harmless Dragon.' "

The Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says to the people, "Come back and quietly trust in me. Then you will be strong and secure." But you refuse to do it.