Psalm 40:1 “I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.”

Psalm 40:1

I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

World English Bible

I waited patiently for the LORD. He turned to me, and heard my cry.

American Standard Version

I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

Geneva Bible 1599

To him that excelleth. A Psalme of David. I Waited paciently for the Lord, and he inclined vnto me, and heard my cry.

Darby Translation

I waited patiently for Jehovah; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

Young's Literal Translation

To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. I have diligently expected Jehovah, And He inclineth to me, and heareth my cry,

Bible in Basic English

When I was waiting quietly for the Lord, his heart was turned to me, and he gave ear to my cry.

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Cross references

“I waited”

Psalm 37:7 James 5:7–11 Psalm 27:13 Psalm 27:14

Psalm 37:7 · BSB

Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.

James 5:7–11 · BSB

Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.

Psalm 27:13 · BSB

Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.

Psalm 27:14 · BSB

Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

“inclined”

Psalm 116:2 Psalm 130:2 Daniel 9:18

Psalm 116:2 · BSB

Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.

Psalm 130:2 · BSB

O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy.

Daniel 9:18 · BSB

Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great co…

Also

Psalm 34:15

Psalm 34:15 · BSB

The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm.

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