Psalms 40:3
He 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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4Happy the person who has put in the Lord their trust, not looking to false gods or turning to idols.
Cross References
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 34:1I will bless the Lord at all times, in my mouth will his praise be forever.
Psalms 37:23The Lord supports the steps of those with whom he is pleased.
Psalms 64:9Then every person, touched to awe, as they ponder what God has wrought, will tell the tale of his deeds.
Psalms 103:1O my soul, bless the Lord; and all that is in me, his holy name.
Psalms 142:7Free me from prison, that I may give thanks to your name, for the righteous are patiently waiting till you show your bounty to 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 →