Psalms 40:16

Psalms 40:16 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The Lord be magnified.
• New International Version (NIV)But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, “The Lord is great!”
• English Standard Version (ESV)But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation say continually, "Great is the Lord!"
• New King James Version (NKJV)Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; Let such as love Your salvation say continually, “The Lord be magnified!”

Context of Psalms 40:16

14Let those be ashamed and humiliated together Who seek my life to destroy it; Let those be turned back [in defeat] and dishonored Who delight in my hurt. 15Let those be appalled and desolate because of their shame Who say to me, “Aha, aha [rejoicing in my misfortune]!” Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; Let those who love Your salvation say continually, “The Lord be magnified!” 17Even though I am afflicted and needy, Still the Lord takes thought and is mindful of me. You are my help and my rescuer. O my God, do not delay.

Psalms 40:16 word by word

יָ֘שִׂ֤ישׂוּ וְיִשְׂמְח֨וּ׀ בְּךָ֗ כָּֽל־מְבַ֫קְשֶׁ֥יךָ יֹאמְר֣וּ תָ֭מִיד יִגְדַּ֣ל יְהוָ֑ה אֹֽ֝הֲבֵ֗י תְּשׁוּעָתֶֽךָ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Let all those that seekבָּקַשׁbâqash · to seekH1245
• thee rejoiceשׂוּשׂώûώ ώîyώ · to rejoiceH7797
• and be gladשָׂמַחώâmach · to rejoiceH8055
• in thee: let such as loveאָהֵב'âhab 'âhêb · to love: loverH157
• thy salvationתְּשׁוּעָהteshû‛âh teshû‛âh · deliverance: salvationH8668
• sayאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
• continuallyתָּמִידtâmîyd · continuallyH8548
• The Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• be magnifiedגָּדַלgâdal · to magnifyH1431

Cross-references for Psalms 40:16

• Psalms 22:26The afflicted will eat and be satisfied; Those who [diligently] seek Him and require Him [as their greatest need] will praise the Lord. May your hearts live forever!
• Psalms 35:27Let them shout for joy and rejoice, who favor my vindication and want what is right for me; Let them say continually, “Let the Lord be magnified, who delights and takes pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.”
• Psalms 68:3But let the righteous be glad; let them be in good spirits before God, Yes, let them rejoice with delight.
• Psalms 105:3Glory in His holy name; Let the hearts of those who seek and require the Lord [as their most essential need] rejoice.
• Isaiah 65:13Therefore, the Lord God says this, “Listen carefully, My servants will eat, but you will be hungry; Indeed, My servants will drink, but you will be thirsty; Indeed, My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame.
• Psalms 119:81My soul languishes and grows weak for Your salvation; I wait for Your word.
• Matthew 13:45“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls,
• Philippians 3:7But whatever former things were gains to me [as I thought then], these things [once regarded as advancements in merit] I have come to consider as loss [absolutely worthless] for the sake of Christ [and the purpose which He has given my life].
• Luke 1:46And Mary said, “My soul magnifies and exalts the Lord,
• Acts 19:17This became known to all who lived in Ephesus, both Jews and Greeks. And fear fell upon them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified and exalted.

Commentaries on Psalms 40:16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16Let all those that seek thee - be glad - In making prayer and supplication to thee, let them ever find thee, that they may magnify thee for the blessings they receive. Love thy salvation - Who earnestly desire to be saved from sin: saved in thy own way, and on thy own terms. The Lord be magnified - Let God be praised continually for the continual blessings he pours down.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 16Let all those that seek thee - All those who desire to know thee; to understand thy ways; to be thy friends. The phrase is used to denote the truly pious, because it is a characteristic of all such that they truly desire to be acquainted with God, and to find the way which leads to his favor. Rejoice and be glad in thee - (1) By finding thee, or securing the object which they sought; (2) in thee, as the source of all true comfort and joy. The prayer is…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-17Verses 11-17 The best saints see themselves undone, unless continually preserved by the grace of God. But see the frightful view the psalmist had of sin. This made the discovery of a Redeemer so welcome. In all his reflections upon each step of his life, he discovered something amiss. The sight and sense of our sins in their own colours, must distract us, if we have not at the same time some sight of a Saviour. If Christ has triumphed over our spiritual…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12-17The psalmist is troubled by both his adversities and his own sins and prays for rescue. This passage is almost the same as Psalm 70.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1616. (Compare Psa 35:27). love thy salvation--delight in its bestowal on others as well as themselves.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 40:16

• Joy

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Commentaries on Psalms 40

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings