Now therefore, you are cursed, and none of you shall fail to be slaves, woodcutters and drawers of water for the house of my God.

And that day Joshua made them woodcutters and drawers of water for the congregation and for the altar of Jehovah, in the place which He would choose, even to this day.

And the men of Gibeon sent to Joshua at the camp at Gilgal, saying, Do not forsake your servants; come up to us quickly, save us and help us, for all the kings of the Amorites who dwell in the mountains have gathered together against us.

i1 [To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.] i0 par I waited patiently for Jehovah, and He inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

And He has put a new song in my mouth, praise to our God; many shall see it and fear, and shall trust in Jehovah.

My eyes fail 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; give me understanding, that I may know Your Testimonies.

I have waited for Jehovah, my soul has waited, and in His Word I have hoped.

My soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning; yea, more than those who watch for the morning.

And He said, Let Me go, for the dawn has risen. But he said, I will not let You go unless You bless me!

I have waited for your salvation, O Jehovah.

Jehovah is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him.

It is good that one should hope for the salvation of Jehovah, even in silence.

Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not faint,