Psalm 27:14
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. ”
KJV
Read in Psalm 27Meaning
The psalm ends by commanding waiting for the LORD, strength and courage of heart, then repeats the call to wait.
Teach me, protect me, and strengthen my heart
Verses 11–14 ask for a level path and protection from false witnesses, affirm hope in God’s goodness, and end with courageous waiting.
Read carefully
The psalm ends by commanding waiting for the LORD, strength and courage of heart, then repeats the call to wait. Keep the verse within Psalm 27’s movement from confidence, to desire for God’s presence, to lament, guidance and courageous waiting.
Reflection
The psalm ends by commanding waiting for the LORD, strength and courage of heart, then repeats the call to wait.