Psalm 40:1

World English Bible (WEB)

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.

I waited patiently for the LORD. He turned to me, and heard my cry.

In context

1 I waited patiently for the LORD. He turned to me, and heard my cry.

2 He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay. He set my feet on a rock, and gave me a firm place to stand.

3 He has put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God. Many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.

WEB World English Bible: I waited patiently for the LORD. He turned to me, and heard my cry.
KJV King James Version: I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.
ASV American Standard Version: I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. I have diligently expected Jehovah, And He inclineth to me, and heareth my cry,
DBY Darby Translation: I waited patiently for Jehovah; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
WBS Webster Bible: To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined to me, and heard my cry.