Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
For the choir director. A Psalm of David.
I
And He inclined to me and
King James Version
{To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Holman Bible
For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.
and He turned to me and heard my cry for help.
International Standard Version
I waited expectantly for the LORD, and he took notice of me and heard my cry.
A Conservative Version
I waited patiently for LORD, and he inclined to me, and heard my cry.
American Standard Version
I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Amplified
And He inclined to me and heard 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.
Darby Translation
{To the chief Musician. Of David. A Psalm.} I waited patiently for Jehovah; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Julia Smith Translation
To the overseer: of David chanting. Waiting, I waited for Jehovah, and he will incline to me, and he will hear my cry.
King James 2000
[To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.] I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I waited patiently for Yahweh, And he inclined to me and heard my cry for help.
Modern King James verseion
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for Jehovah; and He bowed down to me, and heard my cry.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
{To the chanter, a Psalm of David} I waited patiently for the LORD, and he inclined unto me, and heard my calling.
NET Bible
For the music director; By David, a psalm. I relied completely on the Lord, and he turned toward me and heard my cry for help.
New Heart English Bible
I waited patiently for the LORD. He turned to me, and heard my cry.
The Emphasized Bible
I waited patiently for Yahweh, - And he inclined, unto me, and heard my cry for help;
Webster
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined to me, and heard my cry.
World English Bible
I waited patiently for Yahweh. He turned to me, and heard my cry.
Youngs Literal Translation
To the Overseer. -- A Psalm of David. I have diligently expected Jehovah, And He inclineth to me, and heareth my cry,
Themes
Afflictions made beneficial » In exercising our patience
God » Voice of select readings » Waiting for
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for God
Patience » Instances of » David
Praise » Is due to God on account of » Deliverance
Prayer, answers to » Received by those who » Wait upon God
Uplift » The lord lifting people up
Waiting » The reward for waiting on the lord
Waiting » Those who engage in » Are heard
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 40:1
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Prayers for Psalm 40:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Thanksgiving And A Cry For Help
1 For the choir director. A Psalm of David.
I
And He inclined to me and
Cross References
Psalm 37:7
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!
Psalm 27:13-14
I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living!
Psalm 34:15
The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry.
Psalm 116:2
Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
Psalm 130:2
O Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleas for mercy!
Daniel 9:18
O my God, incline your ear and hear. Open your eyes and see our desolations, and the city that is called by your name. For we do not present our pleas before you because of our righteousness, but because of your great mercy.
James 5:7-11
Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains.