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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/40.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/40.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/40.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Oh, the joys of those who trust the LORD, who have no confidence in the proud or in those who worship idols.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/40.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />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!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/40.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, who has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/40.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Blessed <i>is</i> that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/40.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Blessed <i>is</i> that man who makes the LORD his trust, And does not respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/40.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />How blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, And has not turned to the proud, nor to those who become involved in falsehood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/40.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />How blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, And has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/40.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />How blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, And has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/40.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />How blessed is the man who has made Yahweh his trust, And has not turned to the proud, nor to those who stray into falsehood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/40.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who makes the LORD his trust, And does not regard the proud nor those who lapse into lies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/40.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />How happy is anyone who has put his trust in the LORD and has not turned to the proud or to those who run after lies!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/40.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />How happy is the man who has put his trust in the LORD and has not turned to the proud or to those who run after lies! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/40.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the man that maketh Jehovah his trust, And respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/40.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You bless all of those who trust you, LORD, and refuse to worship idols or follow false gods. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/40.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Blessed is the man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/40.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Blessed is the person who places his confidence in the LORD and does not rely on arrogant people or those who follow lies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/40.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Happy are those who trust the LORD, who do not turn to idols or join those who worship false gods. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/40.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />How blessed is that strong person who places his trust in the LORD, and who has not acknowledged the proud nor resorted to lies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/40.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, who has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/40.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />How blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD and does not seek help from the proud or from liars! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/40.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, and doesn't respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/40.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/40.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who makes Yahweh his trust, and doesn’t respect the proud, nor such as turn away to lies. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/40.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />O the blessedness of the man "" Who has made YHWH his trust, "" And has not turned to the proud, "" And those turning aside to lies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/40.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> O the happiness of the man Who hath made Jehovah his trust, And hath not turned unto the proud, And those turning aside to lies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/40.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Happy the man who set Jehovah his trust, and turned not to the arrogant, and those turning aside to falsehood.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/40.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man whose trust is in the name of the Lord; and who hath not had regard to vanities, and lying follies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/40.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 39:5>Blessed is the man whose hope is in the name of the Lord, and who has no respect for vanities and absurd falsehoods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/40.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Blessed the man who sets his security in the LORD, who turns not to the arrogant or to those who stray after falsehood. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/40.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Happy are those who make the LORD their trust, who do not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after false gods.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/40.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the man whose trust is in the name of the LORD, and who returns not to vanity; neither to lying conversation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/40.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Blessed is the son of man who trusts upon The Name of LORD JEHOVAH, and has not returned to futility, neither to lying speech.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/40.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Happy is the man that hath made the LORD his trust, And hath not turned unto the arrogant, nor unto such as fall away treacherously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/40.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Blessed <i>is</i> the man whose hope is in the name of the Lord, and <i>who</i> has not regarded vanities and false frenzies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/40-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=4702" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/40.htm">I Waited Patiently for the LORD</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/835.htm" title="835: ’aš·rê (Interjection) -- Happiness, blessedness. From 'ashar; happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!">Blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1397.htm" title="1397: hag·ge·ḇer (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. From gabar; properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply.">is the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: śām (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">has made</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/4009.htm" title="4009: miḇ·ṭa·ḥōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Confidence. From batach; properly, a refuge, i.e. security, or assurance.">his trust,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">who has not</a> <a href="/hebrew/6437.htm" title="6437: p̄ā·nāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To turn. A primitive root; to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. Appear, look, etc.">turned</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/7295.htm" title="7295: rə·hā·ḇîm (N-mp) -- Proud, defiant. From rahab; insolent.">the proud,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7750.htm" title="7750: wə·śā·ṭê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To swerve, fall away. Or cuwt; a primitive root; to detrude, i.e. become derelict.">nor to those who lapse</a> <a href="/hebrew/3577.htm" title="3577: ḵā·zāḇ (N-ms) -- A lie, falsehood, deceptive thing. From kazab; falsehood; literally or figuratively.">into falsehood.</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us—none can compare to You—if I proclaim and declare them, they are more than I can count.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7</a></span><br />But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-20.htm">Proverbs 16:20</a></span><br />Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/84-12.htm">Psalm 84:12</a></span><br />O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8</a></span><br />Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a></span><br />Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/146-5.htm">Psalm 146:5</a></span><br />Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Psalm 2:12</a></span><br />Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-8.htm">Psalm 118:8-9</a></span><br />It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. / It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3-4</a></span><br />You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/125-1.htm">Psalm 125:1</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-5.htm">Psalm 37:5</a></span><br />Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/56-3.htm">Psalm 56:3-4</a></span><br />When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. / In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Romans 15:13</a></span><br />Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a></span><br />And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Blessed is that man that makes the LORD his trust, and respects not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.</p><p class="hdg">Blessed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Psalm 2:12</a></b></br> Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish <i>from</i> the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed <i>are</i> all they that put their trust in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-8.htm">Psalm 34:8</a></b></br> O taste and see that the LORD <i>is</i> good: blessed <i>is</i> the man <i>that</i> trusteth in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11,12</a></b></br> For the LORD God <i>is</i> a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good <i>thing</i> will he withhold from them that walk uprightly… </p><p class="hdg">respecteth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/15-4.htm">Psalm 15:4</a></b></br> In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. <i>He that</i> sweareth to <i>his own</i> hurt, and changeth not.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/101-3.htm">Psalm 101:3-7</a></b></br> I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; <i>it</i> shall not cleave to me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-21.htm">Psalm 119:21</a></b></br> Thou hast rebuked the proud <i>that are</i> cursed, which do err from thy commandments.</p><p class="hdg">as turn</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/125-5.htm">Psalm 125:5</a></b></br> As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: <i>but</i> peace <i>shall be</i> upon Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/44-18.htm">Isaiah 44:18-20</a></b></br> They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; <i>and</i> their hearts, that they cannot understand… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/10-14.htm">Jeremiah 10:14,15</a></b></br> Every man is brutish in <i>his</i> knowledge: every founder is confounded by the graven image: for his molten image <i>is</i> falsehood, and <i>there is</i> no breath in them… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/5-5.htm">Arrogant</a> <a href="/psalms/14-3.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/psalms/37-26.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/38-12.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/psalms/40-3.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/38-17.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/psalms/37-31.htm">False.</a> <a href="/psalms/31-6.htm">Gods</a> <a href="/psalms/37-37.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/35-26.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/12-2.htm">Lies</a> <a href="/psalms/39-6.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/psalms/33-10.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/psalms/38-16.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/psalms/36-11.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/psalms/28-5.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/job/37-24.htm">Respecteth</a> <a href="/psalms/25-3.htm">Treacherously</a> <a href="/psalms/40-3.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/psalms/39-13.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/40-1.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/73-3.htm">Arrogant</a> <a href="/psalms/58-3.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/psalms/41-6.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/psalms/40-10.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/45-5.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/psalms/44-17.htm">False.</a> <a href="/psalms/50-1.htm">Gods</a> <a href="/psalms/41-1.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/psalms/45-6.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/41-8.htm">Lies</a> <a href="/psalms/41-6.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/psalms/46-9.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/psalms/44-8.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/psalms/86-14.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/psalms/74-20.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/job/34-19.htm">Respecteth</a> <a href="/psalms/59-5.htm">Treacherously</a> <a href="/psalms/44-6.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/psalms/41-3.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/psalms/40-14.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 40</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/40-1.htm">The benefit of confidence in God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/40-6.htm">Obedience is the best sacrifice</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/40-11.htm">The sense of David's evils inflames his prayer</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical terms, "blessed" often refers to a state of happiness or divine favor. Trusting in the LORD is a central theme throughout Scripture, seen in passages like <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>, which encourages believers to trust in the LORD with all their heart. The act of making the LORD one's trust implies a conscious decision to rely on God's faithfulness and sovereignty rather than human strength or wisdom. This trust is foundational to the covenant relationship between God and His people, as seen in the lives of patriarchs like Abraham, who was counted righteous because of his faith (<a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a>).<p><b>who has not turned to the proud</b><br>The proud, in biblical literature, often represent those who rely on their own strength, wisdom, or wealth rather than on God. This phrase warns against aligning oneself with such individuals, as pride is frequently condemned in Scripture (<a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a>). The proud are contrasted with the humble, whom God favors (<a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a>). In the cultural context of ancient Israel, pride was seen as a significant barrier to a right relationship with God, as it leads to self-reliance and a rejection of divine authority. The psalmist's warning here is a call to humility and dependence on God rather than on human arrogance.<p><b>nor to those who lapse into falsehood</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the danger of associating with deceitful individuals. Falsehood, or deceit, is consistently condemned in the Bible, as it is contrary to God's nature, who is truth (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>). The historical context of Israel included many instances where false prophets and deceitful leaders led the people astray, resulting in judgment and exile (<a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Jeremiah 23:16-22</a>). The psalmist's admonition serves as a reminder to seek truth and integrity, aligning oneself with God's word and His righteous standards. This call to avoid falsehood is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are urged to speak the truth in love (<a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm">Ephesians 4:15</a>) and to live lives marked by honesty and sincerity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, representing God as the object of trust and faithfulness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_man.htm">The Man</a></b><br>Refers to any individual who places their trust in the LORD, highlighting the personal relationship between God and believers.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_proud.htm">The Proud</a></b><br>Represents those who rely on their own strength and wisdom rather than on God, often leading others astray.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/those_who_lapse_into_falsehood.htm">Those Who Lapse into Falsehood</a></b><br>Individuals or groups who engage in deceit and falsehood, contrasting with the truth found in God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_the_lord.htm">Trust in the LORD</a></b><br>Emphasize the importance of placing complete trust in God rather than in human wisdom or strength. This trust leads to a blessed life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_pride.htm">Avoiding Pride</a></b><br>Highlight the dangers of pride and self-reliance, which can lead to spiritual downfall and separation from God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_truth.htm">Commitment to Truth</a></b><br>Encourage believers to remain committed to truth and integrity, avoiding deceit and falsehood in all aspects of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/blessed_assurance.htm">Blessed Assurance</a></b><br>Reflect on the assurance and peace that come from trusting in God, knowing that He is faithful and true.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_relationships.htm">Discernment in Relationships</a></b><br>Teach the importance of discerning the influences in our lives, choosing to associate with those who encourage faithfulness to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_40.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 40</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_rock_of_salvation's_meaning.htm">What is the significance of the Rock of Salvation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_'wait_on_the_lord'_endure_silence.htm">(Psalm 27:14) In light of enduring suffering throughout history, how does 'waiting on the LORD' hold up against the apparent silence or absence of divine intervention?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_david_claim_full_integrity.htm">(Psalm 26:1) How can David claim complete integrity when other scriptures say no one is without sin?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_i_discipline_my_body_and_control_it.htm">What does 'The joy of the Lord is your strength' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/40.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">Respecteth not.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">turneth not towards proud men and false apostates. </span>The words are, however, somewhat obscure. The LXX. and Vulg. have "vanities and false madnesses." The words we have rendered <span class= "ital">false apostates </span>are by some translated "turners after idols." Idolatry is doubtless implied, but not expressed.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/40.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Blessed is that man</span> (rather, the man) <span class="cmt_word">that maketh the Lord his trust,</span> <span class="cmt_word">and respecteth not the proud;</span> or, <span class="accented">turneth not to the proud</span> - does not go over to their party or espouse their principles. Absalom's adherents are probably the persons intended. <span class="cmt_word">Nor such as turn aside to lies</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "prefer falsehood to truth," the cause of the ungodly to that of God himself. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/40-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">אַ֥שְֽׁרֵי</span> <span class="translit">(’aš·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_835.htm">Strong's 835: </a> </span><span class="str2">Happiness, interjection, how happy!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is the man</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגֶּ֗בֶר</span> <span class="translit">(hag·ge·ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1397.htm">Strong's 1397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A valiant man, warrior, a person simply</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has made</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(śām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> </span><span class="str2">Put -- to put, place, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הֹוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his trust,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבְטַח֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(miḇ·ṭa·ḥōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4009.htm">Strong's 4009: </a> </span><span class="str2">A refuge, security, assurance</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who has not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְֽלֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">turned</span><br /><span class="heb">פָנָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6437.htm">Strong's 6437: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn, to face, appear, look</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the proud,</span><br /><span class="heb">רְ֝הָבִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(rə·hā·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7295.htm">Strong's 7295: </a> </span><span class="str2">Proud, defiant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">nor to those who lapse</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׂטֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·śā·ṭê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7750.htm">Strong's 7750: </a> </span><span class="str2">To detrude, become derelict</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into falsehood!</span><br /><span class="heb">כָזָֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḵā·zāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3577.htm">Strong's 3577: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lie, falsehood, deceptive thing</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/40-4.htm">Psalm 40:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/40-4.htm">Psalm 40:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/40-4.htm">Psalm 40:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/40-4.htm">Psalm 40:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/40-4.htm">Psalm 40:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/40-4.htm">Psalm 40:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/40-4.htm">Psalm 40:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/40-4.htm">Psalm 40:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/40-4.htm">Psalm 40:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/40-4.htm">Psalm 40:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/40-4.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 40:4 Blessed is the man who makes Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/40-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 40:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 40:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/40-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 40:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 40:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>