Psalm 40:1 - Tree of Life Version

¹ For the music director, a psalm of David.

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 has turned His ear to me, I will call on Him all my days.

Psalm 130:2

Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive to the sound of my supplications.

Psalm 34:15

Depart from evil and do good. Seek shalom and pursue it.

Psalm 37:7

Be still before Adonai and wait patiently for Him. Do not fret over one prospering in his way, over one carrying out wicked schemes.

Daniel 9:18

Give ear, my God, and hear! Open Your eyes and see our desolation and the city called by Your name. We do not present our supplications before You because of our own righteousness, but because of Your great compassions.