Psalm 40:17

The Passion Translation

Lord, in my place of weakness and need, I ask again: Will you come and help me? I know I’m always in your thoughts. You are my true Savior and hero, so don’t delay to deliver me now, for you are my God.

Cross References

Psalm 109:22

I’m so broken, needy and hurting. My heart is pierced through and I’m so wounded.

Psalm 34:4

Listen to my testimony: I cried to God in my distress and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears!

Psalm 34:6

When I had nothing, desperate and defeated, I cried out to the Lord and he heard me, bringing his miracle-deliverance when I needed it most.

Psalm 35:27

But let all my true friends shout for joy, all those who know and love what I do for you. Let them all say, “The Lord is great, and he delights in the prosperity of his servant.”

Psalm 40:5

O Lord, our God, no one can compare with you. Such wonderful works and miracles are all found with you! And you think of us all the time with your countless expressions of love— far exceeding our expectations!

Psalm 54:4

But the Lord God has become my divine helper. He leans into my heart and lays his hands upon me!

Psalm 69:33

For Yahweh does listen to the poor and needy and will not abandon his prisoners of love.

Psalm 70:5

Lord, in my place of weakness and need, won’t you turn your heart toward me and hurry to help me? For you are my Savior, and I’m always in your thoughts. So don’t delay to deliver me now, for you are my God.

Psalm 86:1

Lord, bend down to listen to my prayer. I am in deep trouble. I’m broken and humbled, and I desperately need your help.

Isaiah 25:9

In that day they will say, “Behold! This is our God! We’ve waited for him, and he saved us! This one, the Lord Yahweh—he is worth the wait! We will keep shouting with joy as we find our bliss in his salvation-kiss!”

Isaiah 41:17

“I, Yahweh, will respond to the cry of the poor and needy when they are thirsty and their tongues are parched with thirst! When they seek a drink of water but there is none, I, the God of Israel, will not abandon them.

Matthew 8:20

Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens, birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no true home in this world.”

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you have experienced the extravagant grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was infinitely rich, he impoverished himself for our sake, so that by his poverty, we become rich beyond measure.

Hebrews 13:6

So we can say with great confidence: “I know the Lord is for me and I will never be afraid of what people may do to me!”

James 2:5

So listen carefully, my dear brothers and sisters, hasn’t God chosen the poor in the world’s eyes to be those who are rich in faith? And won’t they be the heirs of the kingdom-realm he promised to those who love him?

1 Peter 2:23

When he was verbally abused, he did not return with an insult; when he suffered, he would not threaten retaliation. Jesus faithfully entrusted himself into the hands of God, who judges righteously.

1 Peter 5:7

Pour out all your worries and stress upon him and leave them there, for he always tenderly cares for you.

Revelation 22:20

The one who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!