Psalm 40:1

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Psalm 40^[a]^(A)

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

¹I waited patiently^(B) for the Lord;
he turned to me and heard my cry.^(C)

Footnotes

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

Psalm 37:7

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⁷Be still^(A) before the Lord
and wait patiently^(B) for him;
do not fret^(C) when people succeed in their ways,^(D)
when they carry out their wicked schemes.^(E)

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Psalm 37:7 in all English translations

James 5:7-11

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Patience in Suffering

⁷Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming.^(A) See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting^(B) for the autumn and spring rains.^(C) ⁸You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming^(D) is near.^(E) ⁹Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters,^(F) or you will be judged. The Judge^(G) is standing at the door!^(H)

¹⁰Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets^(I) who spoke in the name of the Lord. ¹¹As you know, we count as blessed^(J) those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance^(K) and have seen what the Lord finally brought about.^(L) The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.^(M)

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Psalm 27:13-14

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¹³I remain confident of this:
    I will see the goodness of the Lord^(A)
    in the land of the living.^(B)
¹⁴Wait^(C) for the Lord;
    be strong^(D) and take heart
    and wait for the Lord.

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Psalm 116:2

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²Because he turned his ear^(A) to me,
I will call on him as long as I live.

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Psalm 116:2 in all English translations

Daniel 9:18

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¹⁸Give ear,^(A) our God, and hear;^(B) open your eyes and see^(C) the desolation of the city that bears your Name.^(D) We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy.^(E)