Psalms 40:13
Psalms 40:13 in Multiple Translations
Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me; hurry, O LORD, to help me.
Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me.
Be pleased, O Jehovah, to deliver me: Make haste to help me, O Jehovah.
Be pleased, O Lord, to take me out of danger; O Lord, come quickly and give me help.
Lord, please save me! Hurry, Lord, help me!
Let it please thee, O Lord, to deliuer mee: make haste, O Lord, to helpe me.
Be pleased, O Jehovah, to deliver me, O Jehovah, for my help make haste.
Be pleased, LORD, to deliver me. Hurry to help me, LORD.
Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me.
But thou hast upheld me by reason of my innocence: and hast established me in thy sight for ever.
O Yahweh, please save me! Come quickly to help me!
God, please save me from all this trouble. God, please come quickly, and help me.
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Study Notes — Psalms 40:13
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 40:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 40:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 40:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 40:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 40:13
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 40:13
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 40:13
- Sermons on Psalms 40:13
Context — I Waited Patiently for the LORD
13Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me; hurry, O LORD, to help me.
14May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated. 15May those who say to me, “Aha, aha!” be appalled at their own shame.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 25:17–18 | The troubles of my heart increase; free me from my distress. Consider my affliction and trouble, and take away all my sins. |
| 2 | Psalms 70:1–5 | Make haste, O God, to deliver me! Hurry, O LORD, to help me! May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated. May those who say, “Aha, aha!” retreat because of their shame. May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “Let God be magnified!” But I am poor and needy; hurry to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay. |
| 3 | Psalms 38:22 | Come quickly to help me, O Lord my Savior. |
| 4 | Psalms 22:19 | But You, O LORD, be not far off; O my Strength, come quickly to help me. |
| 5 | Psalms 71:12 | Be not far from me, O God. Hurry, O my God, to help me. |
| 6 | Matthew 26:36–44 | At that time Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He told them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.” Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter. “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” A second time He went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass unless I drink it, may Your will be done.” And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping—for their eyes were heavy. So He left them and went away once more and prayed a third time, saying the same thing. |
Psalms 40:13 Summary
In Psalms 40:13, the psalmist is asking God to rescue him from his troubles and to hurry and help him. This is a heartfelt cry for help, recognizing his own weakness and sinfulness. Just like the psalmist, we can come to God in our times of need and ask for His deliverance, trusting in His loving devotion and faithfulness to guard us (as seen in Psalms 40:11). By crying out to God in humility and faith, we can experience His help and deliverance, as promised in Psalms 34:17-18 and Hebrews 4:16.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the psalmist asking God to do in Psalms 40:13?
The psalmist is asking God to deliver and help him, indicating a desire for rescue from his current troubles, as seen in Psalms 40:11-12 where he mentions being surrounded by evils and his sins overtaking him.
Why does the psalmist ask God to hurry in Psalms 40:13?
The psalmist asks God to hurry because he feels overwhelmed by his circumstances, as stated in Psalms 40:12, and needs immediate help, similar to the urgent cry for help in Psalms 38:22.
Is the psalmist's request in Psalms 40:13 selfish or selfless?
The psalmist's request is rooted in his recognition of his own sinfulness and weakness, as seen in Psalms 40:12, and his desire for God's deliverance is not solely for personal gain, but also for the glory of God, as expressed in Psalms 40:16.
How can we apply the psalmist's prayer in Psalms 40:13 to our own lives?
We can apply the psalmist's prayer by recognizing our own need for God's deliverance and help in times of trouble, and crying out to Him in humility and faith, as encouraged in Psalms 34:17-18 and Hebrews 4:16.
Reflection Questions
- What are the areas in my life where I need God's deliverance and help, and how can I humbly ask for it like the psalmist?
- In what ways can I trust God's loving devotion and faithfulness to guard me, as mentioned in Psalms 40:11, even when I feel overwhelmed by my circumstances?
- How can I cultivate a heart of urgency and dependence on God, like the psalmist, in my daily prayers and interactions with Him?
- What are some ways I can glorify God in my struggles, rather than just seeking personal relief, and how can I use my experiences to point others to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 40:13
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 40:13
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 40:13
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 40:13
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 40:13
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 40:13
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 40:13
Sermons on Psalms 40:13
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Psalms - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of filling one's heart with the Word of God rather than simply avoiding evil. He references the story of a demon being cast ou |
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Appendix 3 to Vitae Patrum Sayings of the Egyptian Fathers by Heribert Rosweyde | Heribert Rosweyde preaches on the virtues of humility, self-discipline, and prayer as essential elements in the monk's journey towards God. He emphasizes the importance of self-ref |
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Exchanged Life by Hudson Taylor | Charles Simeon preaches on the significance of anamnesis, which involves awakening the mind to guilt before God and realizing the hindrance sin creates in our communion with Him. T |
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Psalm 70 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about finding respite from trouble through earnest prayer and unwavering faith in God's deliverance. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God's help in times |
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The Messianic Psalms - Psalm 22 (1) by Chip Brogden | In this sermon, Chip Brogdon continues his series on the Messianic Psalms. He focuses on Psalm 22, which provides insight into the crucifixion of Jesus. The sermon emphasizes that |
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Letter: Craignure, Isle of Mull, 18th August 1882. by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar emphasizes the profound weakness of Christ on the Cross, as expressed in Psalm 22, and encourages believers to find strength in Jehovah during their own moments of wea |
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The Red Heifer by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker discusses five things that happen when a child of God sins. The first is that fellowship with God is broken. The speaker emphasizes the importance of ma |







