New Living Translation
I waited patiently for the LORD to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry.

American Standard Version
I waited patiently for Jehovah; And he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

Berean Study Bible
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.

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

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

King James Bible
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

World English Bible
I waited patiently for Yahweh. He turned to me, and heard my cry.

Young's Literal Translation
To the Overseer. -- A Psalm of David. I have diligently expected Jehovah, And He inclineth to me, and heareth my cry,

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