Psalm 40:1 Parallel Translations

For the choir director; a psalm by David. I waited patiently for the LORD. He turned to me and heard my cry for help.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

<To the chief music-maker. Of David. A Psalm.> When I was waiting quietly for the Lord, his heart was turned to me, and he gave ear to my cry.

DBY:

{To the chief Musician. Of David. A Psalm.} I waited patiently for Jehovah; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

ERV:

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

JPS:

For the Leader. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

WBS:

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined to me, and heard my cry.

WEB:

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. I waited patiently for Yahweh. He turned to me, and heard my cry.

YLT:

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

Psalm 40:1 Cross References

XREF:

Psalm 25:5 Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; For You I wait all the day.

Psalm 27:14 Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD.

Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous And His ears are open to their cry.

Psalm 37:7 Rest in the LORD and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

40:1 <> I waited {a} patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
(a) Though God deferred his help, yet he patiently abode till he was heard.

MHC:

40:1-5 Doubts and fears about the eternal state, are a horrible pit and miry clay, and have been so to many a dear child of God. There is power enough in God to help the weakest, and grace enough to help the unworthiest of all that trust in him. The psalmist waited patiently; he continued believing, hoping, and praying. This is applicable to Christ. His agony, in the garden and on the cross, was a horrible pit and miry clay. But those that wait patiently for God do not wait in vain. Those that have been under religious melancholy, and by the grace of God have been relieved, may apply ver. 2 very feelingly to themselves; they are brought up out of a horrible pit. Christ is the Rock on which a poor soul can alone stand fast. Where God has given stedfast hope, he expects there should be a steady, regular walk and conduct. God filled the psalmist with joy, as well as peace in believing. Multitudes, by faith beholding the sufferings and glory of Christ, have learned to fear the justice and trust in the mercy of God through Him. Many are the benefits with which we are daily loaded, both by the providence and by the grace of God.

CONC:

Chief 40 Choirmaster Cry David Diligently Ear Expected Gt Heareth Heart Inclined Inclineth Leader Lt Music Musician Music-maker Overseer Patiently Psalm Quietly Waited Waiting

Chief Choirmaster Cry David Diligently Director Expected Heard Heareth Heart Inclined Inclineth Leader Music Musician Music-Maker Patiently Psalm Psalm&Gt Quietly Turned Waited Waiting

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