Psalm 40:1 in Other Translations
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.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
{To the chief Musician. Of David. A Psalm.} I waited patiently for Jehovah; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
World English Bible (WEB)
> I waited patiently for Yahweh. He turned to me, and heard my cry.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
To the Overseer. -- A Psalm of David. I have diligently expected Jehovah, And He inclineth to me, and heareth my cry,
| I waited | קַוֹּ֣ה | qawwō | ka-WOH |
| patiently | קִוִּ֣יתִי | qiwwîtî | kee-WEE-tee |
| for the Lord; | יְהוָ֑ה | yĕhwâ | yeh-VA |
| inclined he and | וַיֵּ֥ט | wayyēṭ | va-YATE |
| unto | אֵ֝לַ֗י | ʾēlay | A-LAI |
| me, and heard | וַיִּשְׁמַ֥ע | wayyišmaʿ | va-yeesh-MA |
| my cry. | שַׁוְעָתִֽי׃ | šawʿātî | shahv-ah-TEE |