Isaiah 30:18
And therefore will the Lord wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the Lord is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.
Context
This verse from Isaiah Chapter 30 connects to 10 cross-references. Woe to the rebellious children who go down to Egypt without asking God's counsel, trusting in Pharaoh's protection. When Assyria attacks, Egypt will give no help. But in repentance and rest is Israel's salvation. God waits to be gracious; blessed …
Other Translations
And therefore will Jehovah wait, that he may be gracious unto you; and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for Jehovah is a God of justice; blessed are all they that wait for him.
And therefore doth wait Jehovah to favour you, And therefore He is exalted to pity you, For a God of judgment <FI>is<Fi> Jehovah, O the blessedness of all waiting for Him.
For this cause the Lord will be waiting, so that he may be kind to you; and he will be lifted up, so that he may have mercy on you; for the Lord is a God of righteousness: there is a blessing on all whose hope is in him.
Cross References
I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and …
For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he …
For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.
I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: now will I cry like a …
He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait …
Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: …
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they …
And the people shall be as the burnings of lime: as thorns cut up shall they be burned in the …
Now will I rise, saith the Lord; now will I be exalted; now will I lift up myself.
The Lord is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with judgment and righteousness.