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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.
New American Standard Bible
For the choir director. A Psalm of David.
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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.
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
Images Psalm 40:1
Prayers for Psalm 40:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Thanksgiving And A Cry For Help
1 {To the chanter, a Psalm of David} I waited patiently for the LORD, and he inclined unto me, and heard my calling. 2 He brought me out of the horrible pit, out of the mire and clay; he set my feet upon the rock, and ordered my goings.
Cross References
Psalm 37:7
Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination.
Psalm 27:13-14
I should utterly have fainted, but that I believe verily to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Psalm 34:15
For the eyes of the LORD are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers.
Psalm 116:2
that he hath inclined his ear unto me; therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
Psalm 130:2
O let thine ears consider well the voice of my complaint.
Daniel 9:18
O my God, incline thine ear, and hearken; at the least for thine own sake, open thine eyes. Behold how we be desolated: yea, and the city also, which is called after thy name. For we do not cast our prayers before thee in our own righteousnesses, no, but only in thy great mercies.
James 5:7-11
Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience there upon, until he receive the early and the latter rain.