Isaiah
“And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.”
Isaiah 30:18
Isaiah 30:18 (KJV) speaks to God's grace, God's mercy, and waiting — words set in Isaiah, the prophet's book of judgment and deep comfort. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
Psalms 103:8“For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.”
Psalms 103:11“And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.”
Joel 2:13“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.”
Luke 15:20“And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,”
Exodus 34:6“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
John 3:17
Common questions
What does Isaiah 30:18 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 30:18 reads: "And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him." The verse speaks to God's grace, God's mercy, and waiting. To read it well, take it in the flow of Isaiah 30 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Isaiah 30:18 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him." is Isaiah 30:18 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 30.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 30:18?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 30:18 include Psalms 103:8, Psalms 103:11, and Joel 2:13. Reading them alongside Isaiah 30:18 deepens the theme of God's grace.
How can I pray with Isaiah 30:18?
Read Isaiah 30:18 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.