Psalms 40:1
What does Psalms 40:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 40:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
KJV
King James Version · 1611I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949When I was waiting quietly for the Lord, his heart was turned to me, and he gave ear to my cry.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862To the Overseer. --A Psalm of David. I have diligently expected Jehovah, And He inclineth to me, and heareth my cry,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Unto the end, a psalm for David himself.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890I waited patiently for Jehovah; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Context
v.1This passage
v.2He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay; And he set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 130:2
Lord, hear my voice: Let thine ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications.
- Psalms 116:2
Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, Therefore will I callupon himas long as I live.
- Psalms 27:13
I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of Jehovah In the land of the living.
- Psalms 37:7
Rest in Jehovah, and wait patiently for him: Fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, Because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
- Daniel 9:18
O my God, incline thine ear, and hear; open thine eyes, and behold our desolations, and the city which is called by thy name: for we do not present our supplications before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies’ sake.
- James 5:7
Be patient therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receive the early and latter rain.
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