Bible Verse of the Day › August 2026
Welcome to today’s daily scripture study. Read and compare the foundational scripture for today, Thursday, August 13, 2026, across multiple translations as you meditate on God’s word.
“Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”
Psalm 27:14 — King James Version (KJV)
“Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!”
Psalm 27:14 — New King James Version (NKJV)
“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.”
Psalm 27:14 — New International Version (NIV)
“Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!”
Psalm 27:14 — English Standard Version (ESV)
“Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.”
Psalm 27:14 — New Living Translation (NLT)
“Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD.”
Psalm 27:14 — New American Standard Bible (NASB)
“Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart be courageous; wait for the LORD.”
Psalm 27:14 — Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
“Wait for and confidently expect the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for and confidently expect the LORD.”
Psalm 27:14 — Amplified Bible (AMP)
“Rely on the LORD! Be strong and confident! Rely on the LORD!”
Psalm 27:14 — New English Translation (NET)
“Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!”
Psalm 27:14 — New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
“Wait for Jehovah: Be strong, and let thy heart take courage; Yea, wait thou for Jehovah.”
Psalm 27:14 — American Standard Version (ASV)
Scripture Focus
- Waiting on the Lord is an active stance of faith, trust, and confident expectation rather than passive delay.
- Spiritual strength and courage are imparted to your heart as you continuously place your hope in God’s timing.
- Repeatedly anchoring your soul in the Lord guards against anxiety, impatience, and fear during uncertain seasons.
Deeper Study & Meditation
Evang. Eventus Okon is a Christian minister and digital evangelist spreading the Gospel through daily scripture, deep commentary, and live video devotions on Facebook and YouTube. He co-manages this digital ministry alongside his wife, Peace Eventus, who handles the network’s operations and media strategy.