Psalms 40:4

Happy the person who has put in the Lord their trust, not looking to false gods or turning to idols.

Open English Bible (US)

In The King James Version

Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

In Context

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.

5With us you have wrought in rich measure, O Lord our God, your marvels and purposes for us – none may compare with you – were I to declare or to tell them, past counting are they.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:12lest, angry, he hurl you to ruin; for soon will his fury blaze. Happy all who take refuge in him.

Psalms 33:3Sing to him a new song, play skilfully and shout merrily.

Psalms 71:6On you have I leaned from my birth; from my mother’s womb it was you who did draw me. In you is my hope evermore.

Psalms 101:3I would never direct my eyes to a thing that is base. The impulse to stray I abhor it shall not cling to me.

Psalms 119:21You rebuke the proud, the accursed, who wander from your commandments.

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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