Psalm 40:1 - The Scriptures 1998

¹ I waited, waited for יהוה ; And He inclined to me, and heard my cry.

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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.

Psalm 40:1 Cross References

Psalm 116:2

Because He has inclined His ear to me, And I shall call throughout my days.

Psalm 130:2

O יהוה, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive To the voice of my prayers.

Psalm 34:15

The eyes of יהוה  are on the righteous, And His ears unto their cry.

Psalm 37:7

Rest in יהוה, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man doing wicked devices.

Daniel 9:18

“O my Elohim, incline Your ear and hear. Open Your eyes and see our wastes, and the city which is called by Your Name. For we do not present our supplications before You because of our righteous deeds, but because of Your great compassions.