Psalms 40:3
\40:2\He took me up out of a deep waste place, out of the soft and sticky earth; he put my feet on a rock, and made my steps certain.
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Psalms 27:5For in the time of trouble he will keep me safe in his tent: in the secret place of his tent he will keep me from men's eyes; high on a rock he will put me.
Psalms 34:1Of David. When he made a change in his behaviour before Abimelech, who sent him away, and he went.
Psalms 37:23The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and he takes delight in his way.
Psalms 64:9\64:8\The evil of their tongues is the cause of their fall; all those who see them are shaking their heads at them.
Psalms 103:1Of David. Give praise to the Lord, O my soul; let everything in me give praise to his holy name.
Psalms 142:7\142:6\Give ear to my cry, for I am made very low: take me out of the hands of my haters, for they are stronger than I.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 40:2-6
The Benefit of Confidence in God. 1 I waited patiently for the Lord ; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. 2 He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. 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 . 4 Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. 5 Many, O Lord my God, are thy… Read the whole commentary →