Psalms 40:3

May the Lord preserve him and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth. And may he not hand him over to the will of his adversaries.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

2Blessed is he who shows understanding toward the needy and the poor. The Lord will deliver him in the evil day.

4May the Lord bring him help on his bed of sorrow. In his infirmity, you have changed his entire covering.

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Cross References

Psalms 27:5Since they have not understood the works of the Lord and the works of his hands, you will destroy them, and you will not build them up.

Psalms 34:1Of David himself. O Lord, judge those who harm me; assail those who attack me.

Psalms 37:23Be attentive to my help, O Lord, the God of my salvation.

Psalms 64:9and those who dwell at the limits will be afraid, before your signs. You will make the passing of morning and evening enjoyable.

Psalms 103:1To David himself. Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, you are exceedingly great. You have clothed yourself with confession and beauty;

Psalms 142:7O Lord, heed me quickly. My spirit has grown faint. Do not turn your face away from me, lest I become like those who descend into the pit.

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 →

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