Psalms 40:3
Psalms 40:3 in Multiple Translations
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.
And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: Many shall see it, and fear, And shall trust in Jehovah.
And he put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God; numbers have seen it with fear, and put their faith in the Lord.
He gave me a new song to sing, a song of praise to our God. Many people will see and be in awe, and they will put their trust in him.
And he hath put in my mouth a new song of praise vnto our God: many shall see it and feare, and shall trust in the Lord.
And He putteth in my mouth a new song, 'Praise to our God.' Many do see and fear, and trust in Jehovah.
He has put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God. Many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God: many shall see it , and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
The Lord preserve him and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth: and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.
He has given me a new song to sing, a song to praise him who is our God. Many people will find out what he has done for me, and they will revere and trust him.
Then God gave me a new song to sing to him. That song says that God is great. Lots of people will hear about everything that God did, and they will know that he has all the power. Then they will only trust him.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 40:3
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Psalms 40:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּעֲלֵ֤/נִי
מִ/בּ֥וֹר
שָׁאוֹן֮
מִ/טִּ֪יט
הַ/יָּ֫וֵ֥ן
וַ/יָּ֖קֶם
עַל
סֶ֥לַע
רַגְלַ֗/י
כּוֹנֵ֥ן
אֲשֻׁרָֽ/י
וַ/יַּעֲלֵ֤/נִי
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
מִ/בּ֥וֹר
bôwr
H953
pit
Prep | N-ms
שָׁאוֹן֮
shâʼôwn
H7588
roar
N-ms
מִ/טִּ֪יט
ṭîyṭ
H2916
mud
Prep | N-ms
הַ/יָּ֫וֵ֥ן
yâvên
H3121
mire
Art | N-ms
וַ/יָּ֖קֶם
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
סֶ֥לַע
çelaʻ
H5553
crag
N-ms
רַגְלַ֗/י
regel
H7272
foot
N-fd | Suff
כּוֹנֵ֥ן
kûwn
H3559
to establish
V-o-Perf-3ms
אֲשֻׁרָֽ/י
ʼâshur
H838
step
N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 40:3
וַ/יַּעֲלֵ֤/נִי
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
מִ/בּ֥וֹר
bôwr
H953
"pit"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a cistern or pit, often used to hold water or as a prison. In the Bible, it is used to describe a place of confinement, like a dungeon or well. It is a physical hole in the ground.
Definition: pit, well, cistern, dungeon, pit of the grave
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: cistern, dungeon, fountain, pit, well. See also: Genesis 37:20; Proverbs 5:15; Psalms 7:16.
שָׁאוֹן֮
shâʼôwn
H7588
"roar"
N-ms
The word for roar or uproar describes a loud, rushing sound, like the crash of water or the noise of a crowd, as seen in Psalm 65 and Jeremiah 10. It can also imply destruction or chaos.
Definition: 1) roar, din, crash, uproar 1a) roar (of water) 1b) uproar (of revellers)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] horrible, noise, pomp, rushing, tumult ([idiom] -uous). See also: Psalms 40:3; Isaiah 25:5; Psalms 65:8.
מִ/טִּ֪יט
ṭîyṭ
H2916
"mud"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to mud or clay, and is also used figuratively to describe a difficult or calamitous situation. It appears in the Bible as a symbol of chaos or mess.
Definition: 1) mud, clay, mire, damp dirt 1a) mud, mire 1b) clay (poetical) Aramaic equivalent: tin (טִין "common" H2917)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: clay, dirt, mire. See also: 2 Samuel 22:43; Isaiah 57:20; Psalms 18:43.
הַ/יָּ֫וֵ֥ן
yâvên
H3121
"mire"
Art | N-ms
Describes a mire or muddy place, derived from the idea of dregs or sediment. It is used to depict a difficult or challenging environment.
Definition: mire, mirer
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: mire, miry. See also: Psalms 40:3; Psalms 69:3.
וַ/יָּ֖קֶם
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
סֶ֥לַע
çelaʻ
H5553
"crag"
N-ms
This word means a craggy rock or cliff, a strong and secure place, like the rock of salvation in Psalm 71:3.
Definition: 1) crag, cliff, rock 1a) crag, cliff 1b) as stronghold of Jehovah, of security (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: (ragged) rock, stone(-ny), strong hold. See also: Numbers 20:8; Psalms 71:3; Psalms 18:3.
רַגְלַ֗/י
regel
H7272
"foot"
N-fd | Suff
This word also means a foot, like when God says he will tread on the wicked in Malachi 4:3. It's used to describe human and animal feet, as well as the base of objects like tables or idols.
Definition: 1) foot 1a) foot, leg 1b) of God (anthropomorphic) 1c) of seraphim, cherubim, idols, animals, table 1d) according to the pace of (with prep) 1e) three times (feet, paces) Aramaic equivalent: re.gal (רְגַל "foot" H7271)
Usage: Occurs in 232 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Samuel 22:39; Psalms 8:7.
כּוֹנֵ֥ן
kûwn
H3559
"to establish"
V-o-Perf-3ms
This verb means to set something up or establish it, like setting up a tent or appointing someone to a position, as seen in Isaiah 7:14.
Definition: : prepare/direct 1) to be firm, be stable, be established 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be set up, be established, be fixed 1a1a) to be firmly established 1a1b) to be established, be stable, be secure, be enduring 1a1c) to be fixed, be securely determined 1a2) to be directed aright, be fixed aright, be steadfast (moral sense) 1a3) to prepare, be ready 1a4) to be prepared, be arranged, be settled 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to establish, set up, accomplish, do, make firm 1b2) to fix, make ready, prepare, provide, provide for, furnish 1b3) to direct toward (moral sense) 1b4) to arrange, order 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be established, be fastened 1c2) to be prepared, be ready 1d) (Polel) 1d1) to set up, establish 1d2) to constitute, make 1d3) to fix 1d4) to direct 1e) (Pulal) to be established, be prepared 1f) (Hithpolel) to be established, be restored
Usage: Occurs in 211 OT verses. KJV: certain(-ty), confirm, direct, faithfulness, fashion, fasten, firm, be fitted, be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self), provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth), be stable, (e-) stablish, stand, tarry, [idiom] very deed. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 18:12; Psalms 5:10.
אֲשֻׁרָֽ/י
ʼâshur
H838
"step"
N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for step refers to the act of walking or going. It is used in the Bible to describe movement or progress, as seen in the story of Jacob's ladder in Genesis. This word is translated as going or step in the KJV.
Definition: step, going Also means: a.shur (אַשֻּׁר "step" H0838B)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: going, step. See also: Job 23:11; Psalms 37:31; Psalms 17:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 40:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 40:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 40:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 40:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 40:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 40:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 40:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 40:3
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 40:3
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 40:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 40:3
- Sermons on Psalms 40:3
Context — I Waited Patiently for the LORD
1I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.
2He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm.
3He 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.
4Blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, who has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood. 5Many, 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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 33:3 | Sing to Him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy. |
| 2 | Psalms 103:1–5 | Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion, who satisfies you with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. |
| 3 | Psalms 34:1–6 | I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice. Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together. I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed. This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles. |
| 4 | Psalms 52:6 | The righteous will see and fear; they will mock the evildoer, saying, |
| 5 | Psalms 144:9 | I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You— |
| 6 | Psalms 35:27 | May those who favor my vindication shout for joy and gladness; may they always say, “Exalted be the LORD who delights in His servant’s well-being.” |
| 7 | Revelation 14:3 | And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. And no one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth. |
| 8 | Isaiah 12:1–4 | In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me. Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation, and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. |
| 9 | Revelation 5:9–10 | And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.” |
| 10 | Psalms 142:7 | Free my soul from prison, that I may praise Your name. The righteous will gather around me because of Your goodness to me. |
Psalms 40:3 Summary
[Psalms 40:3 tells us that when God helps us through tough times, He gives us a new reason to praise Him, and this praise can inspire others to trust in God too. This happens when we wait for God and trust in His deliverance, as seen in Psalms 27:14. As we express our praise and trust, we become a witness to God's goodness and power, similar to the early church in Acts 2:43. By trusting in God and praising Him, we can experience joy and peace, even in the midst of challenges, and our lives can be a testament to God's love and care.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'new song' mentioned in Psalms 40:3?
The 'new song' refers to a heart filled with praise and worship for God, given by God Himself, as a result of His deliverance and salvation, as seen in Psalms 40:1-2 and echoed in Revelation 5:9 where believers sing a new song to the Lamb.
How does putting trust in the LORD, as mentioned in Psalms 40:3, affect our lives?
Putting trust in the LORD means relying on Him for everything, which leads to a life of faith, obedience, and surrender, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and demonstrated in the life of Abraham in Genesis 12:1-4 and Romans 4:20-22.
What is the significance of 'many will see and fear' in Psalms 40:3?
The phrase indicates that the believer's testimony of God's deliverance and their subsequent praise will inspire awe and reverence for God in others, prompting them to also trust in the LORD, similar to the response of the people in Acts 2:43 and Acts 5:11 when they saw the works of God through the early church.
How can I, like the psalmist, experience this 'new song' in my life?
You can experience this 'new song' by waiting patiently for the LORD, crying out to Him in times of need, and trusting in His deliverance, as the psalmist did, and as encouraged in Psalms 27:14 and Isaiah 40:31, which promise strength and renewal to those who wait on God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'pits of despair' or challenging situations in your life where you need God to lift you up and put a 'new song' in your mouth?
- How can your personal testimony of God's deliverance inspire others to fear and trust in the LORD?
- In what ways can you, like the psalmist, express your praise and worship to God, making His wonders and plans known to those around you?
- What does it mean for you to 'trust in the LORD' in your daily life, and how can you grow in this trust?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 40:3
And he hath put a new song in my mouth, [even] praise to our God,.... Sung by him in the midst of the great congregation of angels and saints, upon his resurrection, ascension, and session at the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 40:3
And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. And he hath put a new song in my mouth - literally, 'He hath given a new song,' etc.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 40:3
He hath put a new song in my mouth; partly by giving me new matter or occasion for a song; and partly by inspiring me with the very words of it. Shall see it, i.e. shall observe God’ s wonderful mercies vouchsafed to me. And fear, i.e. shall stand in awe of that God, who by this instance they see to have so great power, either to save or to destroy, and tremble at his judgments, and give him that reverence, and worship, and obedience which he requires. Yet their fear shall not drive them from God, or bring them into despair, but shall draw them to God, and be attended with trusting in God.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 40:3
Psalms 40:3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, [even] praise unto our God: many shall see [it], and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.Ver. 3. And he hath put a new song in my mouth] i.e. New matter, which I shall soon contrive into a new song, by the help of his Holy Spirit; for I cannot breathe out a desire after him except he first give me breath therewith, and so put a new song in my mouth. Even praise unto our God] i.e. Unto Christ, saith Junius, to whom and of whom the Church singeth, saith he, in the following verses. Many shall see it, and fear, and trust in the Lord] Their eye shall affect their heart, both with fear of and faith in the Lord, that bringeth greatest things to pass, and is fearful in praises, doing wonders, Exodus 15:11.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 40:3
(3) New song.—See Psalms 33:3. It seems natural to suppose that this new song is incorporated here; that we have at least the substance of it, if not the words. Possibly the very words are taken up in Psalms 40:4. And we are to find the “newness” in the magnificent vindication of spiritual above formal worship. Shall see it and fear.—Comp. Psalms 52:6, where there is plainly a reminiscence of this passage.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 40:3
Verse 3. A new song] Cheerfulness and joy had long been strangers to him. He seemed to live to utter the most doleful complaints, and be a prey to suffering and wretchedness. Praise for a sense of God's favour was a new song to him. The word is often used to signify excellence: I will sing a most excellent and eminent song. Many shall see it] I will publish it abroad; and fear-to sin against the Lord, knowing by my example what a grievous and bitter thing it is. And shall trust in the Lord.] Even the worst of sinners shall not despair of mercy, being penitent, when they see that I have found favour in his sight.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 40:3
3. Such deliverance is a fresh theme of praise. Cp. Psalms 33:3. The plural pronoun, ‘our God,’ implies that others were interested in the Psalmist and his fortunes. many shall see it] Omit it, which only weakens the expression. The contemplation of God’s mercy in the deliverance of His servant, and God’s power in the discomfiture of his enemies which that deliverance implies, will inspire a reverent a we, and lead to trust. Cp. Psalms 52:6; and generally, Psalms 22:22 ff.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 40:3
And he hath put a new song in my mouth - See the notes at Psalms 33:3. The idea is, that he had given a new or fresh “occasion” for praise.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 40:3
3. New song—Because suited to a new occasion of mercy. Psalms 33:3. Many shall see it—The deliverance is such that all who knew of the affliction would take knowledge of the signal mercy, and give thanks to God.
Sermons on Psalms 40:3
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(Becoming a Prophetic Church) 5. Psalm 102 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the unique recognition of God that Jews historically have not experienced in times of suffering. The speaker emphasizes the importance of unde |
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Don't Lose Your Song by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not losing one's song, referring to the joy and praise that comes from having a strong faith in God. The speaker reads from |
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The Blind Beggar by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher tells the story of a blind man who had his eyes opened by Jesus. The blind man was fixated on the idea of someone being able to open the eyes of the bl |
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Objections to Inability and Reflection by John Murray | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the analogy of an alcoholic to illustrate a principle about the church and the gospel. The speaker emphasizes that the church cannot effective |
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Pierce My Heart by Paul Negrut | In this sermon, the speaker begins by reading from Psalm 40 and invites a young man named Steve to do the reading. The speaker discusses the concept of slavery and liberation as ta |
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Sing the New Song—part 1 by John D. Martin | In this sermon, the importance of music in worship is emphasized. The speaker recounts the story of Joshua and the Levites, who sang before going into battle and witnessed God's vi |
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From the Alley to the Highway by Bruce Frye | In this sermon, the speaker, Bruce Fry, shares his personal experience of feeling empty and unsatisfied despite his success in the music industry. He recalls watching a movie where |