Psalms 40:2

He drew me out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, And made my steps firm.

Noyes 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

1“For the leader of the music. A psalm of David.” I trusted steadfastly in the LORD, And he listened, and heard my cry.

3He hath put into my mouth a new song, A song of praise to our God. Many shall see, and fear, And put their trust in the LORD.

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Cross References

Psalms 17:5Support my steps in thy paths, That my feet may not slip!

Psalms 18:16He stretched forth his hand from above; he took me, And drew me out of deep waters.

Psalms 27:5For in the day of trouble he will hide me in his pavilion; Yea, in the secret place of his tabernacle will he shelter me; He will set me upon a rock.

Psalms 61:2From the extremity of the land I cry unto thee in deep sorrow of heart; Lead me to the rock that is high above me!

Psalms 69:14Save me from the mire, and let me not sink; May I be delivered from my enemies,—from the deep waters!

Psalms 86:13For thy kindness to me hath been great; Thou hast delivered me from the depths of the underworld!

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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