Psalms 40:14

Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, for all generations and even forever. Amen. Amen.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

13But you have sustained me, because of my innocence, and you have confirmed me in your sight in eternity.

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Cross References

Psalms 9:3I will rejoice and exult in you. I will sing a psalm to your name, O Most High.

Psalms 35:4The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit. He is unwilling to understand, so that he may act well.

Psalms 70:1A Psalm of David. Of the sons of Jonadab and the former captives. In you, O Lord, I have hoped; do not let me be brought to ruin forever.

Psalms 71:13He will spare the poor and the indigent, and he will bring salvation to the souls of the poor.

Isaiah 41:11Behold, all who fight against you shall be confounded and ashamed. They will be as if they did not exist, and the men who contradict you will perish.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 40:12-17

Encouragement in Prayer. 11 Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O Lord : let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me. 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. 13 Be pleased, O Lord , to deliver me: O Lord , make haste to help me. 14 Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven… Read the whole commentary →

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