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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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
Surrender to Jehovah and wait patiently for him. Do not be preoccupied with an evildoer who succeeds in his way when he carries out his schemes.
Psalm 27:13-14
I believe that I will see the goodness of Jehovah in this world of the living.
Psalm 34:15
Jehovah's eyes watch over righteous people. His ears hear their cry for help.
Psalm 116:2
I will call on him as long as I live because he turns his ear toward me (listens to me).
Psalm 130:2
Jehovah, do hear my voice! Let your ears listen to the voice of my supplications.
Daniel 9:18
O my God, incline your ear, and hear! Open your eyes, and behold our desolations and the city that is called by your name. We do not present our supplications before you because of our righteous merits, but according to your many mercies.
James 5:7-11
Be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receive the early and late rains.