Psalm 40:1 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

¹ I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹ I waited patiently for the LORD; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹ I WAITED patiently and expectantly for the Lord; and He inclined to me and heard my cry.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹ I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

Common English Bible

¹ I put all my hope in the LORD. He leaned down to me; he listened to my cry for help.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹ Unto the end. A Psalm of David himself.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹ Unto the end, a psalm for David himself.

Psalm 40:1 Cross References

Psalm 116:2

Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

Psalm 130:2

Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications!

Psalm 34:15

The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry.

Psalm 37:7

Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him; do not fret over those who prosper in their way, over those who carry out evil devices.

Daniel 9:18

Incline your ear, O my God, and hear. Open your eyes and look at our desolation and the city that bears your name. We do not present our supplication before you on the ground of our righteousness but on the ground of your great mercies.