“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.”
The psalm concludes with exhortation to be strong and take courage, waiting for the LORD. The imperative "Be strong and take courage" echoes other psalm closings, establishing a formulaic exhortation inviting the community to steadfast confidence. The verb "wait for the LORD" suggests patient expectation grounded in trust. The phrase "all you who have hope in him" addresses the entire community of the faithful. The closing benediction invites the assembly to recognize that their strength lies in their relationship with God.
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