The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 27:14

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Wait on the Lord. This is an exhortation, not to others, but to himself (comp. Psalms 62:5; and see also Psalms 42:5, Psalms 42:11; Psalms 43:5). His stronger self exhorts his weaker self not to despair, but to wait upon God—to tarry, i.e; the Lord's leisure—and, meanwhile to be of good courage; or, be strong (comp. Deuteronomy 31:6; Joshua 1:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13), as the phrase is elsewhere generally translated. "Be strong," he says to himself, and he (i.e. God) shall strengthen thine heart. "Aide-tot, le ciel l'aidera." Make an effort to be strong, and the strength will be given thee, as thou makest it. Then in this strength, thus given, continue till waiting—Wait, I say, on the Lord.

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