Psalms 40:2

He brought me up also out of a horrible pit,out of the miry clay.He set my feet on a rock,and gave me a firm place to stand.

New Heart English 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 Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.I waited patiently for the Lord.He turned to me, and heard my cry.

3He has put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God.Many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.

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Cross References

Psalms 17:5My steps have held fast to your paths.My feet have not slipped.

Psalms 18:16He sent from on high.He took me.He drew me out of many waters.

Psalms 27:5For in the day of trouble he will keep me secretly in his pavilion.In the covert of his tabernacle he will hide me.He will lift me up on a rock.

Psalms 61:2From the end of the earth, I will call to you, when my heart is overwhelmed.Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

Psalms 69:14Deliver me out of the mire, and do not let me sink.Let me be delivered from those who hate me, and out of the deep waters.

Psalms 86:13For your loving kindness is great toward me.You have delivered my soul from the lowest 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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