Psalms 40:15

Let them be astonished on account of their own shame, who are saying of me, Aha! Aha!

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.

In Context

14Let them turn pale and then at once blush, who are seeking my life to snatch it away,—Let them draw back, and be confounded, who are taking pleasure in my calamity;

16Let all them be glad and rejoice in thee, who are seekers of thee. Let them say continually—Yahweh be magnified! who are lovers of thy salvation.

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Cross References

Psalms 35:21Yea they have opened wide against me their mouth, They have said, Aha! Aha! our own eye, hath seen!

Psalms 35:26Let them turn pale, and then at once blush, who are rejoicing at my misfortune,—Let them be clothed with shame and confusion, who are magnifying themselves against me.

Psalms 70:3Let them turn back, on account of their own shame, Who are saying, Aha! Aha!

Psalms 109:6Set in charge over him, one who is lawless, and let, an accuser, stand at his right hand;

Luke 19:43Because days will have come upon thee, that thine enemies will throw around a rampart against thee, and enclose thee; and hem thee in from every side,—

Matthew Henry on Psalms 40:12-17

Encouragement in Prayer. 11 Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O Lord : let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me. 12 For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me. 13 Be pleased, O Lord , to deliver me: O Lord , make haste to help me. 14 Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven… Read the whole commentary →

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