Psalms 40:15

(40:16) May they be astonished in consequence of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha!

Leeser Tanakh

In The King James Version

Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.

In Context

14(40:15) May those be made ashamed and put to the blush together that seek after my soul to take her away: let them be driven backward and be confounded, that wish for my mishap.

16(40:17) [But] may all those that seek thee be glad and rejoice in thee: may they say continually, The Lord be magnified,—those that love thy salvation.

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Cross References

Psalms 35:21Yea, they opened wide against me their mouth; they said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it.

Psalms 35:26Let those be made ashamed and put to the blush together that rejoice at my mishap; let them be clothed with shame and confusion that magnify themselves above me.

Psalms 70:3(70:4) Let them be turned backward in consequence of their shame, that say, Aha, aha.

Psalms 109:6Appoint thou a wicked man over him: and let an accuser stand at his right hand.

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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