Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
For the choir director. A Psalm of David.
I
And He inclined to me and
King James Version
{To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Holman Bible
For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.
and He turned to me and heard my cry for help.
International Standard Version
I waited expectantly for the LORD, and he took notice of me and heard my cry.
A Conservative Version
I waited patiently for LORD, and he inclined to me, and heard my cry.
American Standard Version
I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Amplified
And He inclined to me and heard my cry.
Bible in Basic English
When I was waiting quietly for the Lord, his heart was turned to me, and he gave ear to my cry.
Darby Translation
{To the chief Musician. Of David. A Psalm.} I waited patiently for Jehovah; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Julia Smith Translation
To the overseer: of David chanting. Waiting, I waited for Jehovah, and he will incline to me, and he will hear my cry.
King James 2000
[To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.] I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I waited patiently for Yahweh, And he inclined to me and heard my cry for help.
Modern King James verseion
To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for Jehovah; and He bowed down to me, and heard my cry.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
{To the chanter, a Psalm of David} I waited patiently for the LORD, and he inclined unto me, and heard my calling.
NET Bible
For the music director; By David, a psalm. I relied completely on the Lord, and he turned toward me and heard my cry for help.
New Heart English Bible
I waited patiently for the LORD. He turned to me, and heard my cry.
The Emphasized Bible
I waited patiently for Yahweh, - And he inclined, unto me, and heard my cry for help;
Webster
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined to me, and heard my cry.
World English Bible
I waited patiently for Yahweh. He turned to me, and heard my cry.
Youngs Literal Translation
To the Overseer. -- A Psalm of David. I have diligently expected Jehovah, And He inclineth to me, and heareth my cry,
Themes
Afflictions made beneficial » In exercising our patience
God » Voice of select readings » Waiting for
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for God
Patience » Instances of » David
Praise » Is due to God on account of » Deliverance
Prayer, answers to » Received by those who » Wait upon God
Uplift » The lord lifting people up
Waiting » The reward for waiting on the lord
Waiting » Those who engage in » Are heard
Topics
References
Fausets
Watsons
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 40:1
Prayers for Psalm 40:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Thanksgiving And A Cry For Help
1 For the choir director. A Psalm of David.
I
And He inclined to me and
And
Cross References
Psalm 37:7
Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.
Psalm 27:13-14
In the
Psalm 34:15
And His ears are open to their cry.
Psalm 116:2
Therefore I shall call upon Him as long as I live.
Psalm 130:2
Let
To the
Daniel 9:18
O my God,
James 5:7-11
Therefore be patient,