Psalms 27:14 - Exposition

Wait on the Lord . This is an exhortation, not to others, but to himself (comp. Psalms 62:5 ; and see also Psalms 42:5 , Psalms 42:11 ; Psalms 43:5 ). His stronger self exhorts his weaker self not to despair, but to wait upon God—to tarry, i.e; the Lord's leisure—and, meanwhile to be of good courage ; or, be strong (comp. Deuteronomy 31:6 ; Joshua 1:6 ; 1 Chronicles 22:13 ), as the phrase is elsewhere generally translated. "Be strong," he says to himself, and he ( i.e. God) shall strengthen thine heart . "Aide-tot, le ciel l'aidera." Make an effort to be strong, and the strength will be given thee, as thou makest it. Then in this strength, thus given, continue till waiting— Wait, I say, on the Lord.