Psalms 40:1 - Exposition

I waited patiently for the Lord ; literally, waiting , I waited —a common Hebrew idiom, when an idea is to be emphasized. No writer enforces upon us more earnestly than David the duty of awaiting God's pleasure ( Psalms 27:14 ; Psalms 37:7 ; Psalms 62:1 , Psalms 62:5 ; Psalms 69:3 , etc.). And he inclined unto me; literally, bent towards me —an anthropomorphism, but most expressive. And heard my cry; i.e. answered it—gave me what I prayed for.