Psalms 40:1

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

לַ֝מְנַצֵּ֗חַ לְדָוִ֥ד מִזְמֽוֹר

Transliteration

To the mənaṣṣēaḥ, to Dāwid mizmōr

Grammar Details

• *mənaṣṣēaḥ*: singular, masculine noun with preposition lamed - 'to/for the director/choirmaster'
• *Dāwid*: proper name with preposition lamed - 'to/for/of David'
• *mizmōr*: singular, masculine noun - 'psalm/song'

Word Meanings

• *mənaṣṣēaḥ*: director/choirmaster/conductor/chief musician
• *mizmōr*: psalm/melody/song with instrumental accompaniment

Other Translations

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  For the director: A psalm of David.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. I waited{H6960} patiently{H6960} for Jehovah;{H3068} And he inclined{H5186} unto me, and heard{H8085} my cry.{H7775}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  To the chief Musician{H5329}{H8764)}, A Psalm{H4210} of David{H1732}. I waited{H6960}{H8765)} patiently{H6960}{H8763)} for the LORD{H3068}; and he inclined{H5186}{H8799)} unto me, and heard{H8085}{H8799)} my cry{H7775}.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  I wayted paciently for the LORDE, which enclyned himself vnto me, and herde my callinge.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid. I Waited paciently for the Lorde, and he inclined vnto me, and heard my cry.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  To the chiefe musition, a psalme of Dauid. I wayted patiently vpon God, and he enclined vnto me his eare: and heard my crying.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  > I waited patiently for Yahweh. He turned to me, and heard my cry.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

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

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• American Standard Version (1901)

  [For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David]. I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  <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.

• World English Bible (2000)

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

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  For the music director; By David, a psalm. I relied completely on the LORD, and he turned toward me and heard my cry for help.

Referenced Verses

• Ps 37:7 : 7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.
• Ps 27:13-14 : 13 I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. 14 Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the LORD.
• Ps 130:2 : 2 Lord, hear my voice; let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.
• Dan 9:18 : 18 O my God, incline Your ear, and hear; open Your eyes, and behold our desolations, and the city which is called by Your name: for we do not present our supplications before You for our righteousness, but for Your great mercies.
• Jas 5:7-9 : 7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, and has long patience for it, until he receives the early and latter rain. 8 Be also patient; establish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord is near. 9 Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned: behold, the judge stands before the door. 10 Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction and of patience. 11 Behold, we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very compassionate and full of mercy.
• Ps 34:15 : 15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry.
• Ps 116:2 : 2 Because He has inclined His ear to me, therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live.