Verse 4

Psalms 40:4

Bible in Basic English

4 Happy is the man who has faith in the Lord, and does not give honour to the men of pride or to those who are turned away to deceit.

Original Language Text

hebrew

וַ/יִּתֵּ֬ן בְּ/פִ֨/י שִׁ֥יר חָדָשׁ֮ תְּהִלָּ֪ה לֵֽ/אלֹ֫הֵ֥י/נוּ יִרְא֣וּ רַבִּ֣ים וְ/יִירָ֑אוּ וְ֝/יִבְטְח֗וּ בַּ/יהוָֽה

English Translation

And He gave in their mouth a new song, a praise to our God; many will see and fear, and they will trust in the Lord.

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Chapter 40 Context

1 <To the chief music-maker. Of David. A Psalm.> When I was waiting quietly for the Lord, his heart wa... Focus ↗

2 He took me up out of a deep waste place, out of the soft and sticky earth; he put my feet on a rock,... Focus ↗

3 And he put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God (Elohim); numbers have seen it with fear,... Focus ↗

4 Happy is the man who has faith in the Lord, and does not give honour to the men of pride or to those...

5 O Lord my God (Elohim), great are the wonders which you have done in your thought for us; it is not... Focus ↗

6 You had no desire for offerings of beasts or fruits of the earth; ears you made for me: for burned o... Focus ↗

7 Then I said, See, I come; it is recorded of me in the roll of the book, Focus ↗

8 My delight is to do your pleasure, O my God (Elohim); truly, your law is in my heart. Focus ↗

9 I have given news of righteousness in the great meeting; O Lord, you have knowledge that I have not... Focus ↗

10 Your righteousness has not been folded away in my heart; I have made clear your true word and your s... Focus ↗

11 Take not away your gentle mercies from me, O Lord; let your mercy and your faith keep me safe for ev... Focus ↗

12 For unnumbered evils are round about me; my sins have overtaken me, so that I am bent down with thei... Focus ↗

13 Be pleased, O Lord, to take me out of danger; O Lord, come quickly and give me help. Focus ↗

14 Let those who go after my soul for its destruction have shame and trouble together; let them be turn... Focus ↗

15 Let those who say to me, Aha, aha! be surprised because of their shame. Focus ↗

16 Let all those who are looking for you be glad and have joy in you; let the lovers of your salvation... Focus ↗

17 Though I am poor and in need, the Lord has me in mind; you are my help and my saviour; let there be... Focus ↗

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