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.
• 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!”
• New Living Translation (NLT)But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, “The Lord is great!”

Context of Psalms 40:16

14May all who want to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace. 15May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” be appalled at their own shame. 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!” 17But 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.

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 poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the Lord will praise him— may your hearts live forever!
• Psalms 35:27May those who delight in my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “The Lord be exalted, who delights in the well-being of his servant.”
• Psalms 68:3But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful.
• Psalms 105:3Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
• Isaiah 65:13Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; my servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; my servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame.
• Psalms 119:81My soul faints with longing for your salvation, but I have put my hope in your word.
• Matthew 13:45“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls.
• Philippians 3:7But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ.
• Luke 1:46And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord
• Acts 19:17When this became known to the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, they were all seized with fear, and the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.

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