Matthew Poole and continuators on Isaiah 30:18

18. 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 .

Because of your general Destruction and great Misery; which is frequently mentioned in Scripture, as a motive to God's Mercy, as Deut. 32. 36. and in many other places, as hath been oft observed already. But some render this Hebrew particle, Yet or notwithstanding, as it is supposed to signify, Isa. 51. 21. Ier. 16. 14. Ezek. 39. 25. Hos. 2. 14.

Patiently expect your Repentance, and stop the course of His judicial Proceedings against you, that you may have an opportunity of making your Peace with Him, and of preventing your utter ruine.

He will lift up and bestir himself, and will Work gloriously on your behalf, as this Phrase is used, Psal. 21. 13. and 46. 10. Isa. 33. 10. and oft elsewhere; and as the following Verses explain it.

Who carrieth himself towards his People (for of them onely he speaks in this place) not with furious Passion, but with judgment and discretion, or with equity and moderation; for judgment is oft opposed to Fury and rigorous Justice, as Psal. 112. 5. Ier. 10. 24. and 30. 11.

This waiting upon God, in his way, with Faith and Patience, is a surer way to your Safety and Happiness, than seeking to Egypt, or any other carnal Remedies.

Marginal references: Psal. 7. 6. Ch. 33. 3, 10.; Psal. 2. 12. & 34. 8. Pro. 16. 20. Jer. 17. 7.