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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)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!
• 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.

Context of Psalms 40:4

2He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. 3He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the Lord. Oh, the joys of those who trust the Lord, who have no confidence in the proud or in those who worship idols. 5O Lord my God, you have performed many wonders for us. Your plans for us are too numerous to list. You have no equal. If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds, I would never come to the end of them. 6You take no delight in sacrifices or offerings. Now that you have made me listen, I finally understand— you don’t require burnt offerings or sin offerings.

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 2:12Submit to God’s royal son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities— for his anger flares up in an instant. But what joy for all who take refuge in him!
• Psalms 34:8Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!
• Psalms 84:11For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.
• Psalms 118:8It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people.
• Jeremiah 17:7“But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.
• Romans 15:12And in another place Isaiah said, “The heir to David’s throne will come, and he will rule over the Gentiles. They will place their hope on him.”
• Psalms 15:4Those who despise flagrant sinners, and honor the faithful followers of the Lord, and keep their promises even when it hurts.
• Psalms 101:3I will refuse to look at anything vile and vulgar. I hate all who deal crookedly; I will have nothing to do with them.
• Psalms 119:21You rebuke the arrogant; those who wander from your commands are cursed.
• Psalms 125:5But banish those who turn to crooked ways, O Lord. Take them away with those who do evil. May Israel have peace!
• Isaiah 44:18Such stupidity and ignorance! Their eyes are closed, and they cannot see. Their minds are shut, and they cannot think.
• Jeremiah 10:14The whole human race is foolish and has no knowledge! The craftsmen are disgraced by the idols they make, for their carefully shaped works are a fraud. These idols have no breath or power.
• Jonah 2:8Those who worship false gods turn their backs on all God’s mercies.
• 2 Thessalonians 2:9This man will come to do the work of Satan with counterfeit power and signs and miracles.

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