Psalms 40 cross-references
Psalms 40 has 17 verses, which point to 220 other passages and are cited by 326. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Points to (7)
- Psalms 27:13–14 — I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. 43 votes
- Psalms 37:7 — Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way,… 39 votes
- James 5:7–11 — Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious… 37 votes
- Psalms 116:2 — Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. 25 votes
- Psalms 34:15 — The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry. 25 votes
- Daniel 9:18 — O my God, incline thine ear, and hear; open thine eyes, and behold our desolations, and the city which is… 24 votes
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- Isaiah 40:31 — But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they… 83 votes
- Psalms 25:3 — Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause. 44 votes
- Lamentations 3:25 — The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. 30 votes
- Psalms 27:14 — Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. 27 votes
Psalms 40:2
He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
Points to (23)
- Psalms 37:23 — The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. 29 votes
- Psalms 119:133 — Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. 24 votes
- Psalms 27:5 — For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide… 22 votes
- Matthew 7:24–25 — Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which… 17 votes
- Psalms 61:2 — From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is… 17 votes
- Psalms 71:20 — Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, and shalt bring me up again from… 16 votes
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- Psalms 37:23 — The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. 49 votes
- Psalms 27:5 — For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide… 24 votes
- Psalms 18:19 — He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me. 15 votes
- Zechariah 9:11 — As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no… 11 votes
Psalms 40:3
And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
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- Psalms 33:3 — Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise. 16 votes
- Psalms 103:1–5 — [A Psalm of David.] Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 14 votes
- Psalms 34:1–6 — [A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed.] I… 10 votes
- Psalms 52:6 — The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him: 8 votes
- Revelation 14:3 — And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man… 6 votes
- Revelation 5:9–10 — And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou… 6 votes
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- Psalms 28:7 — The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly… 31 votes
- Revelation 5:9 — And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou… 26 votes
- Psalms 130:7 — Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. 18 votes
- Psalms 32:7 — Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of… 15 votes
Psalms 40:4
Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Points to (14)
- Jeremiah 17:7–8 — Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. 28 votes
- Psalms 84:11–12 — For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from… 10 votes
- Psalms 125:5 — As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of… 7 votes
- Psalms 34:8 — O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. 7 votes
- Psalms 118:8–9 — It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. 6 votes
- Romans 15:12–13 — And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles;… 5 votes
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- Jeremiah 17:7 — Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. 78 votes
- Psalms 118:8 — It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. 46 votes
- Psalms 2:12 — Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed… 23 votes
- Psalms 32:1 — [A Psalm of David, Maschil.] Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 14 votes
Psalms 40:5
Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.
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- Jeremiah 29:11 — For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give… 31 votes
- Psalms 139:17–18 — How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of them! 23 votes
- Exodus 15:11 — Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises,… 23 votes
- Psalms 71:15 — My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof. 19 votes
- Psalms 92:5 — O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep. 18 votes
- Psalms 136:4 — To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. 16 votes
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- Jeremiah 29:11 — For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give… 577 votes
- Isaiah 55:8 — For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. 70 votes
- Psalms 139:14 — I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul… 40 votes
- Psalms 92:5 — O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep. 34 votes
Psalms 40:6
Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.
Points to (14)
- Hebrews 10:5–12 — Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast… 27 votes
- Isaiah 1:11 — To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings… 26 votes
- 1 Samuel 15:22 — And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of… 23 votes
- Psalms 51:16 — For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering. 18 votes
- Hosea 6:6 — For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. 13 votes
- Matthew 9:13 — But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the… 10 votes
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- 1 Samuel 15:22 — And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of… 187 votes
- Hebrews 10:5 — Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest not, but a body hast… 45 votes
- Matthew 5:17 — Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 19 votes
- Psalms 51:16 — For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering. 17 votes
Psalms 40:7
Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,
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- Hebrews 10:7–9 — Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God. 34 votes
- Luke 24:44 — And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things… 27 votes
- John 5:39 — Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. 21 votes
- Luke 24:27 — And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things… 16 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:3–4 — For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according… 10 votes
- Revelation 19:10 — And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and… 7 votes
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- Hebrews 10:7 — Then said I, Lo, I come (in the volume of the book it is written of me,) to do thy will, O God. 57 votes
- John 5:30 — I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own… 16 votes
- John 6:38 — For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. 13 votes
- Matthew 3:15 — And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all… 8 votes
Psalms 40:8
I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
Points to (14)
- Romans 7:22 — For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: 31 votes
- John 4:34 — Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. 27 votes
- Jeremiah 15:16 — Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I… 24 votes
- Psalms 119:24 — Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors. 19 votes
- Psalms 119:16 — I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. 19 votes
- Psalms 119:47 — And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved. 18 votes
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- Psalms 119:11 — Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. 77 votes
- Jeremiah 31:33 — But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I… 53 votes
- Matthew 6:10 — Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 30 votes
- Psalms 1:2 — But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 30 votes
Psalms 40:9
I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.
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- Psalms 22:25 — My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him. 9 votes
- Mark 16:15–16 — And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 8 votes
- Psalms 71:15–18 — My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; for I know not the numbers thereof. 7 votes
- Psalms 22:22 — I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee. 7 votes
- Hebrews 2:12 — Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. 6 votes
- Psalms 119:13 — With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth. 6 votes
Pointed to from (30)
- Romans 1:16 — For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that… 58 votes
- Acts 20:20 — And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly,… 8 votes
- Psalms 119:13 — With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth. 8 votes
- Psalms 22:25 — My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him. 8 votes
Psalms 40:10
I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.
Points to (23)
- Romans 1:16–17 — For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that… 9 votes
- Acts 20:20–21 — And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly,… 8 votes
- 1 Timothy 1:15 — This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save… 4 votes
- Romans 10:9–10 — That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath… 4 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 1:8 — For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your… 3 votes
- Luke 2:30–32 — For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 3 votes
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- Joshua 1:8 — This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that… 44 votes
- Psalms 118:17 — I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. 12 votes
- Psalms 69:13 — But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O LORD, in an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy… 12 votes
- Hebrews 2:12 — Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee. 8 votes
Psalms 40:11
Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.
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- Psalms 23:6 — Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD… 12 votes
- Psalms 43:3 — O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy… 10 votes
- Psalms 57:3 — He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall… 9 votes
- Proverbs 20:28 — Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy. 7 votes
- Psalms 69:16 — Hear me, O LORD; for thy lovingkindness is good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender… 6 votes
- Psalms 69:13 — But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O LORD, in an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy… 5 votes
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- Psalms 57:3 — He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall… 15 votes
- Psalms 25:10 — All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. 10 votes
- Psalms 61:7 — He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him. 9 votes
- Psalms 51:1 — [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to… 9 votes
Psalms 40:12
For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me.
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- Psalms 38:4 — For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me. 9 votes
- Psalms 73:26 — My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. 7 votes
- Psalms 69:4 — They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being… 6 votes
- Luke 18:13–14 — And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his… 4 votes
- Isaiah 53:6 — All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him… 4 votes
- Psalms 116:3 — The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow. 4 votes
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- Psalms 38:4 — For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me. 13 votes
- Psalms 73:26 — My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. 10 votes
- Psalms 19:12 — Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. 9 votes
- Romans 7:21 — I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. 5 votes
Psalms 40:13
Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me.
Points to (6)
- Psalms 70:1–5 — [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance.] Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make… 4 votes
- Psalms 38:22 — Make haste to help me, O Lord my salvation. 4 votes
- Psalms 25:17–18 — The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. 4 votes
- Matthew 26:36–44 — Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while… 3 votes
- Psalms 71:12 — O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help. 3 votes
- Psalms 22:19 — But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me. 3 votes
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- Psalms 70:1 — [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance.] Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make… 13 votes
- Psalms 38:22 — Make haste to help me, O Lord my salvation. 11 votes
- Psalms 141:1 — [A Psalm of David.] LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee. 9 votes
- Psalms 22:19 — But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me. 4 votes
Psalms 40:14
Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.
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- Psalms 35:26 — Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with… 5 votes
- Psalms 35:4 — Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to… 5 votes
- John 18:6 — As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. 4 votes
- Isaiah 45:24 — Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all… 4 votes
- Psalms 71:13 — Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them be covered with reproach and… 4 votes
- Psalms 31:17–18 — Let me not be ashamed, O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent… 3 votes
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- Jeremiah 20:11 — But the LORD is with me as a mighty terrible one: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not… 23 votes
- Psalms 25:3 — Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause. 16 votes
- Jeremiah 17:18 — Let them be confounded that persecute me, but let not me be confounded: let them be dismayed, but let not me… 7 votes
- Psalms 63:9 — But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth. 6 votes
Psalms 40:15
Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.
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- Psalms 35:25 — Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, We have swallowed him up. 5 votes
- Psalms 35:21 — Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it. 5 votes
- Psalms 69:24–25 — Pour out thine indignation upon them, and let thy wrathful anger take hold of them. 4 votes
- Luke 19:43–44 — For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round,… 3 votes
- Luke 21:23–24 — But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great… 2 votes
- Psalms 109:6–20 — Set thou a wicked man over him: and let Satan stand at his right hand. 2 votes
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- Psalms 70:3 — Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha. 6 votes
- Psalms 35:21 — Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it. 5 votes
- Psalms 34:21 — Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate. 3 votes
- Genesis 9:22 — And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without. 3 votes
Psalms 40:16
Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.
Points to (13)
- Psalms 35:27 — Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the… 15 votes
- Psalms 68:3 — But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice. 8 votes
- Acts 19:17 — And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the… 5 votes
- Psalms 119:123 — Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness. 5 votes
- Philippians 3:7–9 — But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 4 votes
- Luke 1:46–47 — And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, 4 votes
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- Psalms 34:3 — O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. 24 votes
- Psalms 5:11 — But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest… 24 votes
- Psalms 70:4 — Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually,… 13 votes
- Psalms 35:27 — Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the… 10 votes
Psalms 40:17
But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.
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- Psalms 70:5 — But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O LORD, make no… 19 votes
- Hebrews 13:6 — So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. 18 votes
- Isaiah 41:17 — When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will… 16 votes
- 1 Peter 5:7 — Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 15 votes
- Psalms 34:6 — This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. 15 votes
- Psalms 86:1 — [A Prayer of David.] Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy. 11 votes
Pointed to from (17)
- Hebrews 13:6 — So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. 105 votes
- Psalms 34:6 — This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. 15 votes
- Psalms 70:5 — But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my deliverer; O LORD, make no… 14 votes
- Psalms 86:1 — [A Prayer of David.] Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy. 11 votes