Psalm 40:1
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Psalm 40
Thanksgiving for Deliverance and Prayer for Help
To the leader. Of David. A Psalm.
1 I waited patiently for the Lord;
he inclined to me and heard my cry.(A)
Psalm 37:7
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7 Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him;
do not fret over those who prosper in their way,
over those who carry out evil devices.(A)
James 5:7-11
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Patience in Suffering
7 Be patient, therefore, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains.(A) 8 You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.[a](B) 9 Brothers and sisters, do not grumble against one another, so that you may not be judged. See, the Judge is standing at the doors!(C) 10 As an example of suffering and patience, brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 Indeed, we call blessed those who showed endurance. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the outcome that the Lord brought about, for the Lord is compassionate and merciful.(D)
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- 5.8 Or is at hand
Psalm 27:13-14
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13 I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.(A)
14 Wait for the Lord;
be strong, and let your heart take courage;
wait for the Lord!(B)
Daniel 9:18
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18 Incline your ear, O my God, and hear. Open your eyes and look at our desolation and the city that bears your name. We do not present our supplication before you on the ground of our righteousness but on the ground of your great mercies.(A)
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Psalm 116:2
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2 Because he inclined his ear to me,
therefore I will call on him as long as I live.(A)
Psalm 130:2
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2 Lord, hear my voice!
Let your ears be attentive
to the voice of my supplications!(A)
Psalm 34:15
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15 The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and his ears are open to their cry.(A)
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