And now you are cursed. There shall not fail of you a slave, or a woodcutter, or a water carrier to me and my God.

And in that day, Joshua made them woodcutters and water carriers to the whole congregation, and for the altar of God. Therefore the inhabitants of Gibeon became woodcutters and water carriers for the altar of God to this day, even for the place which the Lord should choose.

And the inhabitants of Gibeon sent to Joshua into the camp to Gilgal, saying, Slack not your hands from your servants: come up quickly to us, and help us, and rescue us; for all the kings of the Amorites who dwell in the hill country are gathered together against us.

For the end, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the Lord; and He attended to me, and hearkened to my supplication.

And He put a new song into my mouth, [even] a hymn to our God; many shall see [it] and fear, and shall hope in the Lord.

My eyes failed [from searching] for Your word, saying, When will You comfort me?

My eyes have failed for Your salvation, and for the word of Your righteousness.

I am Your servant; instruct me, and I shall know Your testimonies.

for Your name's sake have I waited for You, O Lord, my soul has waited for Your word.

My soul has hoped in the Lord; from the morning watch till night.

And He said to him, Let Me go, for the day has dawned; but he said, I will not let You go, except You bless me.

waiting for the salvation of the Lord.

TETH. The Lord is good to them that wait for Him; the soul which shall seek Him

is good, and shall wait for, and quietly expect salvation from the Lord.

Then He spoke a parable to them, that one must always pray and not lose heart,