Psalm 40:17

Modern English Version

But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord is mindful of me. You are my help and my deliverer; do not delay, O my God.

Cross References

Psalm 109:22

For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me.

Psalm 34:4

I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.

Psalm 34:6

This poor man cried out, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.

Psalm 35:27

Let those who favor my vindication shout for joy and be glad; let them say continually, “Let the Lord be magnified, who delights in the peace of His servant.”

Psalm 40:5

You have multiplied, O  Lord my God, Your wondrous deeds and Your thoughts toward us; none can compare with You. if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.

Psalm 54:4

Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is with those who uphold my life.

Psalm 69:33

For the Lord hears the poor, and does not despise His prisoners.

Psalm 70:5

But I am poor and needy; make haste to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O  Lord, do not delay!

Psalm 86:1

Incline Your ear, O  Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.

Isaiah 25:9

It shall be said in that day: Behold, this is our God, for whom we have waited that He might save us. This is the Lord for whom we have waited; we will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.

Isaiah 41:17

When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongues fail for thirst, I, the Lord, will hear them, I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.

Matthew 8:20

Jesus replied, “The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that through His poverty you might be rich.

Hebrews 13:6

So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”

James 2:5

Listen, my beloved brothers. Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He has promised to those who love Him?

1 Peter 2:23

When He was reviled, He did not revile back; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but He entrusted Himself to Him who judges righteously.

1 Peter 5:7

Cast all your care upon Him, because He cares for you.

Revelation 22:20

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Even so, come Lord Jesus!