Translation Comparison

Psalms 40:1

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse Psalms 40:1 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Psalms 40:1 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	{To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
American Standard VersionASV	I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Unto the end, a psalm for David himself. With expectation I have waited for the Lord, and he was attentive to me.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	{To the chief Musician. Of David. A Psalm.} I waited patiently for Jehovah; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
English Revised VersionERV	For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined to me, and heard my cry.
World English BibleWEB	I waited patiently for Yahweh. He turned to me, and heard my cry.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. I have diligently expected Jehovah, And He inclineth to me, and heareth my cry,
American King James VersionAKJV	I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined to me, and heard my cry.

King James Bible

KJV

{To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} 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.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Unto the end, a psalm for David himself. With expectation I have waited for the Lord, and he was attentive to me.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

{To the chief Musician. Of David. A Psalm.} I waited patiently for Jehovah; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

English Revised Version

ERV

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

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined to 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,

American King James Version

AKJV

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