Psalms 40:1 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

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

English ASV

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

English Amplified

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. I WAITED patiently and expectantly for the Lord; and He inclined to me and heard my cry.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

I WAITED patiently and expectantly for the Lord; and He inclined to me and heard my cry.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

I waited patiently for the Lord; He inclined to me and heard my cry.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

For the choir director. A psalm of David. [1] I waited patiently for the LORD, and he turned to me and heard my cry for help.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

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

English EASY 2024

I was patient while I waited for the Lord to help me. He turned towards me, and he heard me when I called to him.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

To the director: A song of David. I called to the Lord, and he heard me. He heard my cries.

TO THE CHOIRMASTER. A PSALM OF DAVID. I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

I waited patiently for the Lord 's help; then he listened to me and heard my cry.

English God's Word - GW 1995

For the choir director; a psalm by David. I waited patiently for the Lord. He turned to me and heard my cry for help.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

[For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.] I waited patiently for the LORD, and He turned to me and heard my cry for help.

English KJV 1611

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

English LSB

For the choir director. Of David. A Psalm. I hoped earnestly for Yahweh; And He inclined to me and heard my cry for help.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

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

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me and heard my cry.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

For the leader. A psalm of David.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

I relied completely on the LORD, and he turned toward me and heard my cry for help.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

For the director of music. A psalm of David. I was patient while I waited for the Lord. He turned to me and heard my cry for help.

English NIV

I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.

English NKJ 1982

I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry.

English NLT

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

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

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

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

I waited and waited and waited some more, patiently, knowing God would come through for me. Then, at last, he bent down and listened to my cry.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

I waited patiently for God to help me; then he listened and heard my cry.

English Tyndale 1537

To the chanter, a Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD, which inclined(enclined) himself unto me: and heard my calling.

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