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Because he inclined his ear to me,
    therefore I will call on him as long as I live.(A)

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Because he turned his ear(A) to me,
    I will call on him as long as I live.

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18 The Lord is near to all who call on him,
    to all who call on him in truth.(A)
19 He fulfills the desire of all who fear him;
    he also hears their cry and saves them.(B)

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18 The Lord is near(A) to all who call on him,(B)
    to all who call on him in truth.
19 He fulfills the desires(C) of those who fear him;(D)
    he hears their cry(E) and saves them.(F)

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Psalm 40

Thanksgiving for Deliverance and Prayer for Help

To the leader. Of David. A Psalm.

I waited patiently for the Lord;
    he inclined to me and heard my cry.(A)

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Psalm 40[a](A)

For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.

I waited patiently(B) for the Lord;
    he turned to me and heard my cry.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 40:1 In Hebrew texts 40:1-17 is numbered 40:2-18.

16 But I call upon God,
    and the Lord will save me.(A)
17 Evening and morning and at noon
    I utter my complaint and moan,
    and he will hear my voice.(B)

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16 As for me, I call to God,
    and the Lord saves me.
17 Evening,(A) morning(B) and noon(C)
    I cry out in distress,
    and he hears my voice.

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Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer;
    listen to my cry of supplication.(A)
In the day of my trouble I call on you,
    for you will answer me.(B)

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Hear my prayer, Lord;
    listen to my cry(A) for mercy.
When I am in distress,(B) I call(C) to you,
    because you answer(D) me.

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Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.(A)

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Do not be anxious about anything,(A) but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.(B)

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The Parable of the Widow and the Unjust Judge

18 Then Jesus[a] told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart.

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  1. 18.1 Gk he

The Parable of the Persistent Widow

18 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.(A)

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Incline your ear to me;
    rescue me speedily.
Be a rock of refuge for me,
    a strong fortress to save me.(A)

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Turn your ear to me,(A)
    come quickly to my rescue;(B)
be my rock of refuge,(C)
    a strong fortress to save me.

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Further Instructions

Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.(A)

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Further Instructions

Devote yourselves to prayer,(A) being watchful and thankful.

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Psalm 88

Prayer for Help in Despondency

A Song. A Psalm of the Korahites. To the leader: according to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite.

O Lord, God of my salvation,
    at night, when I cry out before you,(A)

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Psalm 88[a]

A song. A psalm of the Sons of Korah. For the director of music. According to mahalath leannoth.[b] A maskil[c] of Heman the Ezrahite.

Lord, you are the God who saves me;(A)
    day and night I cry out(B) to you.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 88:1 In Hebrew texts 88:1-18 is numbered 88:2-19.
  2. Psalm 88:1 Title: Possibly a tune, “The Suffering of Affliction”
  3. Psalm 88:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term

10 Will they take delight in the Almighty?[a]
    Will they call upon God at all times?(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 27.10 Traditional rendering of Heb Shaddai

10 Will they find delight in the Almighty?(A)
    Will they call on God at all times?

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