Psalm 40:17

New International Reader's Version

But I am poor and needy. May the Lord be concerned about me. You are the God who helps me and saves me. You are my God, so don’t wait any longer.

Cross References

Psalm 109:22

I am poor and needy. My heart is wounded deep down inside me.

Psalm 34:4

I looked to the Lord, and he answered me. He saved me from everything I was afraid of.

Psalm 34:6

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

Psalm 35:27

Let those who are happy when my name is cleared shout with joy and gladness. Let them always say, “May the Lord be honored. He is pleased when everything goes well with the one who serves him.”

Psalm 40:5

Lord my God, no one can compare with you. You have done many wonderful things. You have planned to do these things for us. There are too many of them for me to talk about.

Psalm 54:4

But I know that God helps me. The Lord is the one who keeps me going.

Psalm 69:33

The Lord hears those who are in need. He doesn’t forget his people in prison.

Psalm 70:5

But I am poor and needy. God, come quickly to me. You are the God who helps me and saves me. Lord, please don’t wait any longer.

Psalm 86:1

Lord, hear me and answer me. I am poor and needy.

Isaiah 25:9

At that time they will say, “He is our God. We trusted in him, and he saved us. He is the Lord. We trusted in him. Let us be filled with joy because he saved us.”

Isaiah 41:17

“Those who are poor and needy search for water. But there isn’t any. Their tongues are dry because they are thirsty. But I will help them. I am the Lord. I will not desert them. I am Israel’s God.

Matthew 8:20

Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens. Birds have nests. But the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.”

2 Corinthians 8:9

You know the grace shown by our Lord Jesus Christ. Even though he was rich, he became poor to help you. Because he became poor, you can become rich.

Hebrews 13:6

So we can say boldly, “The Lord helps me. I will not be afraid. What can mere human beings do to me?” (Psalm 118:6,7)

James 2:5

My dear brothers and sisters, listen to me. Hasn’t God chosen those who are poor in the world’s eyes to be rich in faith? Hasn’t he chosen them to receive the kingdom? Hasn’t he promised it to those who love him?

1 Peter 2:23

People shouted at him and made fun of him. But he didn’t do the same thing back to them. When he suffered, he didn’t say he would make them suffer. Instead, he trusted in the God who judges fairly.

1 Peter 5:7

Turn all your worries over to him. He cares about you.

Revelation 22:20

Jesus is a witness about these things. He says, “Yes. I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!