Psalms 40:17

Psalms 40:17 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.
• New International Version (NIV)But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay.
• English Standard Version (ESV)As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord takes thought for me. You are my help and my deliverer; do not delay, O my God!
• New King James Version (NKJV)But I am poor and needy; Yet the Lord thinks upon me. You are my help and my deliverer; Do not delay, O my God.

Context of Psalms 40:17

15Let those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” be stunned by their own shame. 16Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad because of you. Let those who love your salvation continually say, “The Lord is great!” But I am oppressed and needy. May the Lord think of me. You are my help and my savior. O my God, do not delay!

Psalms 40:17 word by word

וַאֲנִ֤י׀ עָנִ֣י וְאֶבְיוֹן֮ אֲדֹנָ֪י יַחֲשָׁ֫ב לִ֥י עֶזְרָתִ֣י וּמְפַלְטִ֣י אַ֑תָּה אֱ֝לֹהַ֗י אַל־תְּאַחַֽר׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• poorעָנִי‛ânîy · afflictedH6041
• and needyאֶבְיוֹן'ebyôn · needyH34
• the Lordאֲדֹנָי'ădônây · LordH136
• thinkethחָשַׁבchâshab · to devise: deviseH2803
• my helpעֶזְרָה‛ezrâh ‛ezrâth · helpH5833
• and my delivererפָּלַטpâlaţ · to escapeH6403
• make no tarryingאָחַר'âchar · to delayH309
• O my Godאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430

Cross-references for Psalms 40:17

• Psalms 40:5You have done many miraculous things, O Lord my God. You have made many wonderful plans for us. No one compares to you! I will tell others about your miracles, which are more than I can count.
• Psalms 34:6Here is a poor man who called out. The Lord heard him and saved him from all his troubles.
• Psalms 69:33The Lord listens to needy people. He does not despise his own who are in prison.
• Psalms 70:5But I am oppressed and needy. O God, come to me quickly. You are my help and my savior. O Lord, do not delay!
• Isaiah 41:17“The poor and needy are looking for water, but there is none. Their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the Lord, will answer them. I, the God of Israel, will not abandon them.
• Matthew 8:20Jesus told him, “Foxes have holes, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to sleep.”
• 2 Corinthians 8:9You know about the kindness of our Lord Jesus Christ. He was rich, yet for your sake he became poor in order to make you rich through his poverty.
• James 2:5Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! Didn’t God choose poor people in the world to become rich in faith and to receive the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?
• 1 Peter 2:23Christ never verbally abused those who verbally abused him. When he suffered, he didn’t make any threats but left everything to the one who judges fairly.
• 1 Peter 5:7Turn all your anxiety over to God because he cares for you.
• Psalms 54:4God is my helper! The Lord is the provider for my life.
• Isaiah 50:7The Almighty Lord helps me. That is why I will not be ashamed. I have set my face like a flint. I know that I will not be put to shame.
• Hebrews 13:6So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper. I will not be afraid. What can mortals do to me?”
• Psalms 143:7Answer me quickly, O Lord. My spirit is worn out. Do not hide your face from me, or I will be like those who go into the pit.
• Revelation 22:20The one who is testifying to these things says, “Yes, I’m coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!

Commentaries on Psalms 40:17

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17But I am poor - עני ani, afflicted, greatly depressed. And needy - אביון ebyon, a beggar. One utterly destitute, and seeking help. The Lord thinketh upon me - The words are very emphatic; אדני Adonai, my prop, my support, thinketh, יחשב yachshab, meditateth, upon me. On which he concludes: "Thou art my help and deliverer." Seeing that my miserable state occupies thy heart, it will soon employ thy hand. Thou, who meditatest upon me, wilt deliver me. Make…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17But I am poor and needy - More literally, “I am afflicted and poor.” The language would describe the condition of one who was afflicted and was at the same time poor; of one who had no resource but in God, and who was passing through scenes of poverty and sorrow. There were undoubtedly times in the life of David to which this language would be applicable; but it would be far more applicable to the circumstances in which the Redeemer was placed; and, in…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. 1717. A summary of his condition and hopes. thinketh upon--or provides for me. "He was heard," "when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears, unto Him that was able to save him from death" [He 5:7].Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 40:17

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Faith

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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