Psalms 40:4

And he put a new canticle into my mouth, a song to our God. Many shall see, and shall fear : and they shall hope in the Lord.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

In Context

3And he heard my prayers, and brought me out of the pit of misery and the mire of dregs. And he set my feet upon a rock, and directed my steps.

5Blessed is the man whose trust is in the name of the Lord; and who hath not had regard to vanities, and lying follies.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:12Embrace discipline, lest at any time the Lord be angry, and you perish from the just way.

Psalms 33:3Sing to him a new canticle, sing well unto him with a loud noise.

Psalms 71:6By thee have I been confirmed from the womb: from my mother's womb thou art my protector. Of thee shall I continually sing:

Psalms 101:3I did not set before my eyes any unjust thing: I hated the workers of iniquities.

Isaiah 44:18They have not known, nor understood: for their eyes are covered that they may not see, and that they may not understand with their heart.

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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