Psalms 40:1
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 40
“I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.”Psalms 40:1
What Does Psalms 40:1 Mean?
Psalms 40:1 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 40, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Psalms 40:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Isaiah 40:31“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”Psalms 25:3“Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.”Psalms 27:13“I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.”Psalms 37:7“Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.”James 5:7“Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.”Lamentations 3:25“The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.”Psalms 27:14“Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”Psalms 34:15“The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.”Psalms 116:2“Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.”Psalms 130:2“Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.”Daniel 9:18“O my God, incline thine ear, and hear; open thine eyes, and behold our desolations, and the city which is called by thy name: for we do not present our supplications before thee for our righteousnesses, but for thy great mercies.”Psalms 130:5“I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.”Psalms 4:1“Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.”Matthew 5:4“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”Psalms 86:17“Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me.”1 Samuel 30:6“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.”Psalms 62:1“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.”Micah 7:7“Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.”Isaiah 30:18“And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.”Psalms 118:5“I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.”
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