Psalm 40:1
Parallel Translations


NASB: For the choir director. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me and heard my cry. (NASB ©1995)
GWT: [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.
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,

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