¹⁴ Wait^(A) for the Lord;
    be strong^(B) and take heart
    and wait for the Lord.

²² May your unfailing love^(A) be with us, Lord,
    even as we put our hope in you.

⁴ Since ancient times no one has heard,
    no ear has perceived,
no eye has seen any God besides you,^(A)
    who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.^(B)

² Do not be quick with your mouth,
    do not be hasty in your heart
    to utter anything before God.^(A)
God is in heaven
    and you are on earth,
    so let your words be few.^(B)
3 A dream^(C) comes when there are many cares,
    and many words mark the speech of a fool.^(D)