Judith 8:17 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Therefore, while we wait for his deliverance, let us call upon him to help us, and he will hear our voice, if it pleases him. More versionsCommon English Bible Therefore, while we’re waiting for his rescue, we should call upon him for help, and he will hear our voice if it pleases him. Catholic Public Domain Version let us speak to the Lord with tears, so that he may act according to his will in his mercy toward us. So then, just as our heart is disturbed by their arrogance, so also may we glory in our humility. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Let us ask the Lord with tears, that according to his will so he would shew his mercy to us: that as our heart is troubled by their pride, so also we may glorify in our humility. Good News Translation (US Version) No! Instead, we should ask God for his help and wait patiently for him to rescue us. If he wants to, he will answer our cry for help. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers Therefore let’s wait for the salvation that comes from him, and call upon him to help us. He will hear our voice, if it pleases him. Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition All we can do is pray for his help and wait for him to rescue us from our enemies. It is up to God to answer us when he chooses. |