Psalms 40:4

May the Lord help him upon the bed of his pain; thou hast made all his bed in his sickness.

Brenton Septuagint

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

3May the Lord preserve him and keep him alive, and bless him on the earth, and not deliver him into the hands of his enemy.

5I said, O Lord, have mercy upon me; heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:12+ 2:12 Note. - This rendering or a similar one the Jews maintain.Accept correction, lest at any time the Lord be angry, and ye should perish from the righteous way: whensoever his wrath shall be suddenly kindled, blessed are all they that trust in him.

Psalms 33:3My soul shall + 33:3 Gr. be praised.boast herself in the Lord: let the meek hear, and rejoice.

Psalms 71:6He shall come down as rain upon a fleece; and as drops falling upon the earth.

Psalms 101:3Turn not away thy face from me: in the day when I am afflicted, incline thine ear to me: in the day when I shall call upon thee, speedily hear me.

Isaiah 44:18They have no understanding to perceive; for they have been blinded so that they should not see with their eyes, nor perceive 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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