Verse 15

Psalms 40:15

New Living Translation

15 Let them be horrified by their shame, for they said, “Aha! We’ve got him now!”

Original Language Text

hebrew

יֵ֘בֹ֤שׁוּ וְ/יַחְפְּר֨וּ יַחַד֮ מְבַקְשֵׁ֥י נַפְשִׁ֗/י לִ/סְפּ֫וֹתָ֥/הּ יִסֹּ֣גוּ אָ֭חוֹר וְ/יִכָּלְמ֑וּ חֲ֝פֵצֵ֗י רָעָתִֽ/י

English Translation

Let them be ashamed and confounded together, those who seek my life; let them turn back and be disappointed, who desire my harm.

AI translation from hebrew via gpt-4o-mini

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Chapter 40 Context

1 I waited patiently for the LORD to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. Focus ↗

2 He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid g... Focus ↗

3 He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God (Elohim). Many will see what h... Focus ↗

4 Oh, the joys of those who trust the LORD, who have no confidence in the proud or in those who... Focus ↗

5 O LORD my God (Elohim), you have performed many wonders for us. Your plans for us are too numerou... Focus ↗

6 You take no delight in sacrifices or offerings. Now that you have made me listen, I finally under... Focus ↗

7 Then I said, “Look, I have come. As is written about me in the Scriptures: Focus ↗

8 I take joy in doing your will, my God (Elohim), for your instructions are written on my heart.”<b... Focus ↗

9 I have told all your people about your justice. I have not been afraid to speak out, as you, O... Focus ↗

10 I have not kept the good news of your justice hidden in my heart; I have talked about your faithf... Focus ↗

11 LORD, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me. Let your unfailing love and faithfulness alway... Focus ↗

12 For troubles surround me — too many to count! My sins pile up so high I can’t see my way ou... Focus ↗

13 Please, LORD, rescue me! Come quickly, LORD, and help me. Focus ↗

14 May those who try to destroy me be humiliated and put to shame. May those who take delight in... Focus ↗

15 Let them be horrified by their shame, for they said, “Aha! We’ve got him now!”

16 But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your... Focus ↗

17 As for me, since I am poor and needy, let the Lord keep me in his thoughts. You are my helper... Focus ↗

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