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Psalms 40:1
Psalms 40:1 is verse 1 of Psalms chapter 40, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.
King James Version
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
World English Bible
I waited patiently for Yahweh. He turned to me, and heard my cry.
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Psalms 40:1–3 · Berean Standard Bible
1 I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm.
3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Psalms 27:13Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Psalms 27:14Wait 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 5:7Be 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.
James 5:8You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.
James 5:9Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!
James 5:10Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
James 5:11See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
Psalms 116:2Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.
Psalms 130:2O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy.
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 compassion.