Berean Standard Bible
“I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.”
Psalms 40 is a psalm of David that begins with thanksgiving for a past rescue and ends with a fresh plea for help. Its middle section, about God desiring obedience more than sacrifice, is quoted in Hebrews 10 and applied to Christ.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.
World English Bible (WEB)
I waited patiently for Yahweh. He turned to me, and heard my cry.
King James Version (KJV)
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
American Standard Version (ASV)
I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Bible in Basic English (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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
RESIGNADAMENTE esperé á Jehová, é inclinóse á mí, y oyó mi clamor.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Con paciencia esperé que Dios me ayudara; entonces él oyó y escuchó mi clamor.
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