In times of waiting and supplication, biblical verses give us words of hope. This collection brings together verses about salvation, trust and God’s kindness, to be read calmly and reflected upon.
Prayer is not about forcing the moment, but opening the heart before the Creator. You may read the collection in order or choose verses to return to thoughtfully. References accompany the verses so that you can explore their biblical context.
“For your salvation I wait, LORD.” (Genesis 49:18)
“Moses said to the people: Do not fear. Stand firm and see the LORD’s salvation, which he will bring you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.” (Exodus 14:13)
“Hannah prayed and said: My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is raised in the LORD. My mouth opens wide against my enemies, for I rejoice in your salvation.” (1 Samuel 2:1)
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust and not fear, for the LORD God is my strength and song, and he has become my salvation.” (Isaiah 12:2)
“On that day they will say: This is our God; we waited for him, and he will save us. This is the LORD for whom we waited; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.” (Isaiah 25:9)
“We conceived and labored, but it was as though we gave birth to wind. We brought no salvation to the earth, and no inhabitants of the world came forth.” (Isaiah 26:18)
“LORD, be gracious to us; we wait for you. Be their strength each morning, and our salvation in times of trouble.” (Isaiah 33:2)
“He will be the stability of your times, an abundance of salvation, wisdom and knowledge; reverence for the LORD is his treasure.” (Isaiah 33:6)
“He said: It is too small a task for you to be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and restore the preserved of Israel; I will also make you a light to the nations, so that my salvation may reach the ends of the earth.” (Isaiah 49:6)
“Lift your eyes to the heavens and look at the earth below: the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth wear out like a garment, and its inhabitants die likewise; but my salvation will last forever, and my righteousness will not fail.” (Isaiah 51:6)
“For moths will eat them like a garment, and worms like wool; but my righteousness will last forever, and my salvation from generation to generation.” (Isaiah 51:8)
“The LORD has bared his holy arm before all the nations, and all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.” (Isaiah 52:10)
“Thus says the LORD: Keep justice and do what is right, for my salvation is near to coming and my righteousness to being revealed.” (Isaiah 56:1)
“For Zion’s sake I will not be silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her righteousness shines forth and her salvation burns like a torch.” (Isaiah 62:1)
“But I will sacrifice to you with a voice of thanksgiving; what I have vowed I will fulfill. Salvation belongs to the LORD.” (Jonah 2:10)
“Many say of me: There is no salvation for him in God. Selah.” (Psalms 3:3)
“So that I may recount all your praises at the gates of daughter Zion and rejoice in your salvation.” (Psalms 9:15)
“I trust in your kindness; my heart will rejoice in your salvation. I will sing to the LORD, for he has dealt generously with me.” (Psalms 13:6)
“Oh, that Israel’s salvation would come from Zion! When the LORD restores his people’s fortunes, Jacob will rejoice and Israel be glad.” (Psalms 14:7)
“Let us sing joyfully at your salvation and raise banners in our God’s name; may the LORD fulfill all your requests.” (Psalms 20:6)
“LORD, the king rejoices in your strength; how greatly he exults in your salvation!” (Psalms 21:2)
“Great is his glory through your salvation; you bestow splendor and majesty upon him.” (Psalms 21:6)
“My God, my God, why have you abandoned me, far from saving me, from the words of my cry?” (Psalms 22:2)
“LORD my God, I cried to you for help, and you healed me.” (Psalms 30:3)
“My soul will rejoice in the LORD and delight in his salvation.” (Psalms 35:9)
“Why are you downcast, my soul, and why troubled within me? Hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my saving help and my God.” (Psalms 42:12)
“Why are you downcast, my soul, and why troubled within me? Hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my saving help and my God.” (Psalms 43:5)
“In silence my soul waits for God alone; from him comes my salvation.” (Psalms 62:2)
“He alone is my rock and salvation, my stronghold; I will not be greatly shaken.” (Psalms 62:3)
“He alone is my rock and salvation, my stronghold; I will not be shaken.” (Psalms 62:7)
“So that your way may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations.” (Psalms 67:3)
“Blessed be the Lord, who bears our burdens day by day, the God of our salvation. Selah.” (Psalms 68:20)
“But I am afflicted and in pain; let your salvation, God, set me safely on high.” (Psalms 69:30)
“Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; let those who love your salvation always say: God is great.” (Psalms 70:5)
“For they did not believe in God or trust in his salvation.” (Psalms 78:22)
“LORD, God of my salvation, by day I cry out, by night I am before you.” (Psalms 88:2)
“He will call to me: You are my father, my God and the rock of my salvation.” (Psalms 89:27)
“I will satisfy him with long life and let him see my salvation.” (Psalms 91:16)
“Sing to the LORD, bless his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.” (Psalms 96:2)
“The LORD has made his salvation known; before the nations he has revealed his righteousness.” (Psalms 98:2)
“He remembered his kindness and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.” (Psalms 98:3)
“Remember me, LORD, with the favor you show your people; visit me with your salvation.” (Psalms 106:4)
“My eyes grow weary awaiting your salvation and your righteous promise.” (Psalms 119:123)
“I hope for your salvation, LORD, and carry out your commandments.” (Psalms 119:166)
“I long for your salvation, LORD, and your Torah is my delight.” (Psalms 119:174)
“LORD, my Lord, strength of my salvation, you sheltered my head on the day of battle.” (Psalms 140:8)
“Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.” (1 Chronicles 16:23)
“You will not need to fight in this battle. Take your positions, stand firm and see the LORD’s salvation with you, Judah and Jerusalem. Do not fear or be dismayed; go out against them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you.” (2 Chronicles 20:17)
“The LORD is my strength and song, and he has become my salvation. This is my God, and I will glorify him; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” (Exodus 15:2)
“The people said to Saul: Shall Jonathan die, who brought this great deliverance to Israel? Far be it! As the LORD lives, not a hair of his head shall fall to the ground, for he worked with God this day. So the people redeemed Jonathan, and he did not die.” (1 Samuel 14:45)
“He said: If Aram is too strong for me, you will come to my rescue; if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I will come to rescue you.” (2 Samuel 10:11)
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust and not fear, for the LORD God is my strength and song, and he has become my salvation.” (Isaiah 12:2)
“With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation.” (Isaiah 12:3)
“On that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; he makes salvation its walls and rampart.” (Isaiah 26:1)
“Thus says the LORD: In a time of favor I answered you, and on a day of salvation I helped you. I will guard you and appoint you as a covenant for the people, to restore the land and allot desolate inheritances.” (Isaiah 49:8)
“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, brings good news, proclaims salvation and says to Zion: Your God reigns.” (Isaiah 52:7)
“We all growl like bears and mourn like doves; we hope for justice, but there is none, for salvation, but it is far from us.” (Isaiah 59:11)
“He put on righteousness as armor and a helmet of salvation on his head; he clothed himself in garments of vengeance and wrapped himself in zeal like a cloak.” (Isaiah 59:17)
“Violence will no longer be heard in your land, nor devastation and destruction within your borders; you will call your walls Salvation and your gates Praise.” (Isaiah 60:18)
“Was the LORD angry with the rivers? Was your anger against the rivers, or your wrath against the sea, when you rode your horses, your chariots of salvation?” (Habakkuk 3:8)
“Salvation belongs to the LORD; your blessing rests upon your people. Selah.” (Psalms 3:9)
“The LORD is my strength and song, and he has become my salvation. This is my God, and I will glorify him; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” (Exodus 15:2)
“The sound of joyful song and salvation is in the tents of the righteous; the LORD’s right hand acts valiantly.” (Psalms 118:15)
“I thank you, for you answered me and became my salvation.” (Psalms 118:21)
“Salvation is far from the wicked, for they do not seek your statutes.” (Psalms 119:155)
“For the LORD delights in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation.” (Psalms 149:4)
“This too will be my salvation, for no godless person will come before him.” (Job 13:16)
After the verses, you may add a prayer in your own words: ask for strength, clarity of mind, compassion and a good way to act. Prayer accompanies effort and good deeds and reminds us that we need not carry our worries alone.
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