What does it mean to quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord?

Quietly waiting for the salvation of the Lord means resting in His promises and trusting in His timing and ways. In Lamentations 3:26, it states, 'It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.' This involves shedding anxiety and outright striving and instead embracing a stillness that acknowledges God's sovereignty. It is in this quietness that believers can fully realize their dependence on God’s grace; as taught in Exodus 14:14, 'The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.' This waiting assures us that salvation is not dependent on our efforts but entirely on the Lord's work in our lives.