Psalms 40:4
(40:5) Happy is the man that maketh the Lord his trust, and turneth not unto the proud, nor such as stray aside unto lies.
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Psalms 2:12Do homage to the son, lest he be angry, and ye be lost on the way; for his wrath is so speedily kindled. Happy are all they that put their trust in him.
Psalms 33:3Sing unto him a new song; play beautifully amidst a triumphant shout.
Psalms 71:6By thee have I been supported from my birth: thou art he that took me out of my mother's womb: of thee is my praise continually.
Psalms 101:3I will not set before my eyes a godless thing; to commit a departure [from righteousness] do I hate; it shall not cleave to me.
Psalms 119:21Thou hast rebuked the accursed proud, who go erringly astray from thy commandments.
Isaiah 44:18They know not, they understand not; for their eyes are daubed over, that they cannot see; their hearts, that they cannot understand.
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 →