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Want to know what the Bible says about Waiting? Here are 114 Bible verses about Waiting from the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible, New International Version (NIV), sorted from the most relevant to the least relevant.

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2 Peter 3:9 NIV
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
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Psalm 25:3 NIV
No one who hopes in you
    will ever be put to shame,
but shame will come on those
    who are treacherous without cause.
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Psalm 62:2 NIV
Truly he is my rock and my salvation;
    he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
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Genesis 49:18 NIV
“I look for your deliverance, Lord.
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1 Peter 5:6-7 NIV
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
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Luke 2:25 NIV
Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
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James 5:7-8 NIV
7 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.
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1 Corinthians 4:5 NIV
Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.
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Colossians 1:11 NIV
being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience,
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Psalm 69:3 NIV
I am worn out calling for help;
    my throat is parched.
My eyes fail,
    looking for my God.
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