Psalms 40:4

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

Updated King James Version

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

3And he has put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.

5Many, O LORD my God, are your wonderful works which you have done, and your thoughts which are toward us: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto you: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and all of you perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

Psalms 33:3Sing unto him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise.

Psalms 71:6By you have I been held up from the womb: you are he that took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be continually of you.

Psalms 101:3I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.

Psalms 119:21You have rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do go astray from your commandments.

Isaiah 44:18They have not known nor understood: for he has shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.

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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