Psalms 40:4

Psalms 40:4 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
• New International Version (NIV)Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Blessed is that man who makes the Lord his trust, And does not respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Oh, the joys of those who trust the Lord, who have no confidence in the proud or in those who worship idols.

Context of Psalms 40:4

2He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. 3He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord. Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust, who does not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after a lie! 5You have multiplied, O Lord my God, your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us; none can compare with you! I will proclaim and tell of them, yet they are more than can be told. 6In sacrifice and offering you have not delighted, but you have given me an open ear. Burnt offering and sin offering you have not required.

Psalms 40:4 word by word

אַ֥שְֽׁרֵי הַגֶּ֗בֶר אֲשֶׁר־שָׂ֣ם יְ֭הֹוָה מִבְטַח֑וֹ וְֽלֹא־פָנָ֥ה אֶל־רְ֝הָבִ֗ים וְשָׂטֵ֥י כָזָֽב׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Blessedאֶ֫שֶׁר'esher · blessedH835
• that manגָּבֶרgeber · great manH1397
• that makethשׂוּםώûm ώîym · to set: makeH7760
• the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• his trustמִבְטָחmibţâch · confidenceH4009
• and respectethפָּנָהpânâh · to turnH6437
• not the proudרָהָבrâhâb · proudH7295
• nor such as turn asideשׂוּטώûţ sûţ · to swerveH7750
• to liesכָּזָבkâzâb · lieH3577

Cross-references for Psalms 40:4

• Psalms 2:12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
• Psalms 34:8Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
• Psalms 84:11For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.
• Psalms 118:8It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man.
• Jeremiah 17:7"Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord.
• Romans 15:12And again Isaiah says, "The root of Jesse will come, even he who arises to rule the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles hope."
• Psalms 15:4in whose eyes a vile person is despised, but who honors those who fear the Lord; who swears to his own hurt and does not change;
• Psalms 101:3I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.
• Psalms 119:21You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments.
• Psalms 125:5But those who turn aside to their crooked ways the Lord will lead away with evildoers! Peace be upon Israel!
• Isaiah 44:18They know not, nor do they discern, for he has shut their eyes, so that they cannot see, and their hearts, so that they cannot understand.
• Jeremiah 10:14Every man is stupid and without knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols, for his images are false, and there is no breath in them.
• Jonah 2:8Those who pay regard to vain idols forsake their hope of steadfast love.
• 2 Thessalonians 2:9The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders,

Commentaries on Psalms 40:4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4Blessed is that man - The man must be blessed and happy who casts his soul with all its burden of sin and wretchedness, at the footstool of God's mercy; for he will save all who come to him through the Son of his love.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust - See the notes at Psalm 34:8. Compare Psalm 27:1. Literally, here, “The blessings of the man who places Yahweh for his confidence;” that is, who makes Him his seeurity, or who feels that his security for happiness and salvation is in Him. And respecteth not the proud - The haughty, or those who are confident in themselves. Literally, “who looks not to the proud;” that is, who does not depend on them for…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-5The psalmist thanks the Lord for rescue and affirms that people can trust God.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 44. Blessed--(Psa 1:1; 2:12). respecteth--literally, "turns towards," as an object of confidence. turn aside--from true God and His law to falsehood in worship and conduct.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 40:4

• Faith
• Seekers

In the dictionaries

• Praise
• Preach
• Tarrying
• Wish
• Hope
• Lie; Lying
• Pentateuch
• Psalms, Book of
• Leasing
• Messiah

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