Psalms 40:1

In 11 translations

BSB

I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.

KJV

I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.I waited…: Heb. In waiting I waited

WEB

I waited patiently for Yahweh. He turned to me, and heard my cry.

ASV

I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

LSV

TO THE OVERSEER. A PSALM OF DAVID. I have diligently expected YHWH, || And He inclines to me, and hears my cry,

YLT

To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. I have diligently expected Jehovah, And He inclineth to me, and heareth my cry,

DBY

I waited patiently for Jehovah; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

DRC39:2

With expectation I have waited for the Lord, and he was attentive to me.

GNV

To him that excelleth. A Psalme of David. I Waited paciently for the Lord, and he inclined vnto me, and heard my cry.

JPS40:2

I waited patiently for the LORD; and He inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

LXXE39:2

I waited patiently for the Lord; and he attended to me, and hearkened to my supplication.

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WLC40:2

קַוֺּ֣ה קִוִּ֣יתִי יְהוָ֑ה וַיֵּ֥ט אֵ֝לַ֗י וַיִּשְׁמַ֥ע שַׁוְעָתִֽי׃KJV:Ps.40.1

LXX-Br39:2

Ὑπομένων ὑπέμεινα τὸν Κύριον, καὶ προσέσχε μοι, καὶ εἰσήκουσε τῆς δεήσεώς μου.

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• Psalms 27:13–14Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
• 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.
• James 5:7–11Be 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. You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because…
• Psalms 34:15The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.
• Psalms 116:2Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.
• 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…
• Psalms 130:2O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy.

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