Psalm 40:1

Translations

Modern

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.

Traditional

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

Literal

For the one directing. A Psalm of David. I have waited patiently for, YHWH! And He inclined to me and heard my cry.

Latin

In finem. Psalmus ipsi David. Exspectans exspectavi Dominum, et intendit mihi.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.

Notes

Psalms 40:1–5

The psalmist thanks the Lord for rescue and affirms that people can trust God.

Psalms 40:1–17

This psalm has a thanksgiving song (Psalm 40:1–10) and a lament (40:11–17). The thanksgiving song explains why the psalmist is thankful (Psalm 40:1–5), shows a promise to stay committed (40:6–8), and shares a public testimony about God's character (40:7–10). The lament talks about the psalmist's troubles due to his sins (Psalm 40:11–12) and includes two prayers asking for justice (40:13–15, 17).

Theme notes and profiles

David God Works through Prayer Psalms of Suffering Salvation in the Psalms Trusting God in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 27:13–14
Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Psalm 37:7
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
James 5:7–11
Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
Psalm 34:15
The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.
Psalm 116:2
Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.
Daniel 9:18
Incline Your ear, O my God, and hear; open Your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears Your name. For we are not presenting our petitions before You because of our righteous acts, but because of Your great compassion.
Psalm 130:2
O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy.

Parallels

Psalm 70:1–5 Hebrews 10:1–18

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

Confession David Fellowship Imprecatory Psalms Messiah Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Afflictions Made Beneficial in Exercising Our Patience Answers To Prayer: Received by Those Who: Wait Upon God David: King of Israel: Repents of his Crime and Confesses his Guilt Desire: Spiritual Patience: David Patience: To be Exercised: Waiting for God Praise for God's Goodness to Individuals Praise is Due to God on Account of Deliverance Prayer: Answer To, Delayed Prayer: Answered Psalms: Prophetic Psalms: Thanksgiving for God's Mercies to Individuals Seekers: General Scriptures Concerning Testimony: Religious, Exemplified Waiting Upon God: should Be with Patience Waiting Upon God: They Who Engage In are Heard Waiting with Patience Waiting: Those Who Engage In are Heard

Psalm 40:1

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