Psalms 40:2

He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm.

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

In Context

1For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.

3He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.

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Cross References

Psalms 17:5My steps have held to Your paths; my feet have not slipped.

Psalms 18:16He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters.

Psalms 27:5For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.

Psalms 61:2From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Psalms 69:14Rescue me from the mire and do not let me sink; deliver me from my foes and out of the deep waters.

Psalms 86:13For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol.

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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