Psalm 40:1

Bible in Basic English 1965

To the chief music-maker. Of David. A Psalm. When I was waiting quietly for the Lord, his heart was turned to me, and he gave ear to my cry.

Cross References

Psalm 116:2

He has let my request come before him, and I will make my prayer to him all my days.

Psalm 130:2

Lord, let my voice come before you: let your ears be awake to the voice of my prayer.

Psalm 34:15

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

Psalm 37:7

Take your rest in the Lord, waiting quietly for him; do not be angry because of the man who does well in his evil ways, and gives effect to his bad designs.

Daniel 9:18

O my God, let your ear be turned and give hearing; let your eyes be open and see how we have been made waste and the town which is named by your name: for we are not offering our prayers before you because of our righteousness, but because of your great mercies.