I need hope

Psalm 40

I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

40:1 · King James

The waiting comes first, and it is the longest part of the story.

Psalm 130

My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.

130:6 · King James

Anyone who has been awake all night knows the exact feeling in that line.

Psalm 33

Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield.

33:20 · King James

It spends most of its length on how big God is before it asks him for anything.

Psalm 27

Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

27:14 · King James

He says it twice in the same verse, which tells you how hard he found it.