Psalms 40:1

[To the chiefe Musician, A Psalme of Dauid.] I waited patiently for the Lord, and he inclined vnto me, and heard my crie.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me and heard my cry.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
- American Standard Version (1901)

<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.
- Basic English Bible

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

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

I waited patiently for Yahweh. He turned to me, and heard my cry.
- World English Bible

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

(40:1) For the Leader. A Psalm of David. (40:2) I waited patiently for the LORD; and He inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 40:1

40:2 Pit - Desperate dangers and calamities. Rock - A place of strength and safety. Established - Kept me from falling into mischief.

40:3 And fear - Shall stand in awe of that God, whom they see to have so great power, either to save or to destroy.