Psalms 40:2
\40:1\When I was waiting quietly for the Lord, his heart was turned to me, and he gave ear to my cry.
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1To the chief music-maker. Of David. A Psalm.
Cross References
Psalms 17:5I have kept my feet in your ways, my steps have not been turned away.
Psalms 18:16\18:15\Then the deep beds of the waters were seen, and the bases of the world were uncovered, because of your words of wrath, O Lord, because of the breath from your mouth.
Psalms 27:5For in the time of trouble he will keep me safe in his tent: in the secret place of his tent he will keep me from men's eyes; high on a rock he will put me.
Psalms 61:2\61:1\Let my cry come to you, O God; let your ears be open to my prayer.
Psalms 69:14\69:13\But as for me, let my prayer be made to you, O Lord, at a time when you are pleased; O God, give me an answer in your great mercy, for your salvation is certain.
Psalms 86:13For your mercy to me is great; you have taken my soul up from the deep places of the underworld.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 40:2-6
The Benefit of Confidence in God. 1 I waited patiently for the Lord ; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. 3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord . 4 Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. 5 Many, O Lord my God, are thy… Read the whole commentary →