Psalms 40:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 40:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 40:1 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. I..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 40:1 — KJV
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. I waited...: Heb. In waiting I waited”
— Psalms 40:1 (KJV)
Psalms 40:1 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's prayer book — 150 songs covering every emotion a praying person will ever feel: praise, panic, gratitude, grief, fury, and quiet trust. For three thousand years believers have borrowed these words when their own run out. If you can feel it, there is a psalm for it.
Cross-References for Psalms 40:1
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; defend...: Heb. set thee on an high place”
Shares key themes with Psalms 40:1: chief, musician, psalm
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. the poor: or, the weak, or, sick in time...: Heb. in the day of evil”
Shares key themes with Psalms 40:1: chief, musician, psalm
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance.] Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O LORD. to help...: Heb. to my help”
Shares key themes with Psalms 40:1: chief, musician, psalm
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; violent...: Heb. man of violences”
Shares key themes with Psalms 40:1: chief, musician, psalm
“[To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David.] Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 40:1: chief, musician, psalm
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