Psalms 40:2

From the horrible pit he drew me, up out of the miry clay; he set my feet on a rock, and my steps he made firm.

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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 Lord I waited and waited, till, inclining to me, he heard my cry.

3He put a new song in my mouth, of praise to our God. Many see it, and, filled with awe, put their trust in the Lord.

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Cross References

Psalms 17:5My steps have held fast to the paths of your precepts and in your tracks have my feet never stumbled.

Psalms 18:16He stretched from on high, he seized me, drew me up from the mighty waters,

Psalms 27:5For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of misfortune. In his sheltering tent he hides me: he lifts me up on a rock.

Psalms 61:2From the ends of the earth I call unto you, when my heart is faint: lead me to the rock that is high above me.

Psalms 69:14from sinking down in the mire. Lift me out of the deep deep waters,

Psalms 86:13For great is your love towards me, from the depths of Sheol you have saved me.

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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