Psalms 40:1
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.”
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“I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.”
King James Version · Public Domain“I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“To the Overseer. --A Psalm of David. I have diligently expected Jehovah, And He inclineth to me, and heareth my cry,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Psalms 40:1 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 27:13Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
- Psalms 34:15The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.
- Psalms 37:7Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
- Psalms 116:2Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.
- Psalms 130:2O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy.
- Daniel 9:18Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion.
- James 5:7Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
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