Psalm 40:1

The Passion Translation

I waited and waited and waited some more, patiently, knowing God would come through for me. Then, at last, he bent down and listened to my cry.

Cross References

Psalm 116:2

As long as I live I’ll keep praying to him, for he stoops down to listen to my heart’s cry.

Psalm 130:2

Hear my voice, O God! Answer this prayer and hear my plea for mercy.

Psalm 34:15

The Lord sees all we do; he watches over his friends day and night. His godly ones receive the answers they seek whenever they cry out to him.

Psalm 37:7

Quiet your heart in his presence and wait patiently for Yahweh. And don’t think for a moment that the wicked, in their prosperity, are better off than you.

Daniel 9:18

Turn your heart to hear my prayer, O my God. Listen to my cry and please look carefully and see our despair and the devastated city, which bears your name. We bring our requests to you and ask for your mercy, not because we deserve it but because of your extravagant, infinite love.