Psalms 40:4
Psalms 40:4 in Multiple Translations
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.
Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Blessed is the man that maketh Jehovah his trust, And respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
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.
Happy are those who trust in the Lord, who do not look for help from the arrogant or from those who worship idols.
Blessed is the man that maketh the Lord his trust, and regardeth not the proude, nor such as turne aside to lyes.
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.
Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, and doesn’t respect the proud, nor such as turn away to lies.
Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
The Lord help him on his bed of sorrow: thou hast turned all his couch in his sickness.
Yahweh is pleased with those who trust him, those who do not trust in idols or join with those who worship those false gods.
If people trust God properly, God makes those people happy. Whenever they have trouble, they trust God to help them. They don’t go to people that think they are great, or people that tell lies.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 40:4
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Psalms 40:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/יִּתֵּ֬ן
בְּ/פִ֨/י
שִׁ֥יר
חָדָשׁ֮
תְּהִלָּ֪ה
לֵֽ/אלֹ֫הֵ֥י/נוּ
יִרְא֣וּ
רַבִּ֣ים
וְ/יִירָ֑אוּ
וְ֝/יִבְטְח֗וּ
בַּ/יהוָֽה
וַ/יִּתֵּ֬ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בְּ/פִ֨/י
peh
H6310
lip
Prep | N-ms | Suff
שִׁ֥יר
shîyr
H7892
song
N-cs
חָדָשׁ֮
châdâsh
H2319
new
Adj
תְּהִלָּ֪ה
tᵉhillâh
H8416
praise
N-fs
לֵֽ/אלֹ֫הֵ֥י/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Prep | N-mp | Suff
יִרְא֣וּ
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
רַבִּ֣ים
rab
H7227
many
Adj
וְ/יִירָ֑אוּ
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
וְ֝/יִבְטְח֗וּ
bâṭach
H982
to trust
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
בַּ/יהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 40:4
וַ/יִּתֵּ֬ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
בְּ/פִ֨/י
peh
H6310
"lip"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to the mouth, lips, or edge of something, and can also mean a portion or side of something. It is often used to describe speech or the act of speaking. This word appears in various forms, such as mouth, lip, or edge.
Definition: : lip/mouth peh 1) mouth 1a) mouth (of man) 1b) mouth (as organ of speech) 1c) mouth (of animals) 1d) mouth, opening, orifice (of a well, river, etc) 1e) extremity, end pim 2) a weight equal to one third of a shekel, occurs only in 1Sa 13:21
Usage: Occurs in 460 OT verses. KJV: accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word. See also: Genesis 4:11; Deuteronomy 21:17; Ezra 9:11.
שִׁ֥יר
shîyr
H7892
"song"
N-cs
This word refers to a song or singing, and it is used in the Bible to describe musical expressions of praise and worship, like the songs of David in the book of Psalms. It can also be used to describe a specific song or ode.
Definition: 1) song 1a) lyric song 1b) religious song 1c) song of Levitical choirs Also means: shi.rah (שִׁירָה "song" H7892B)
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: musical(-ick), [idiom] sing(-er, -ing), song. See also: Genesis 31:27; Psalms 76:1; Psalms 18:1.
חָדָשׁ֮
châdâsh
H2319
"new"
Adj
The Hebrew word for new or fresh, used to describe something recently created or renewed, as seen in God's creation of a new heaven and earth. It emphasizes the idea of something being recent or modern.
Definition: new, new thing, fresh Aramaic equivalent: cha.dat (חֲדַ֑ת "new" H2323)
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: fresh, new thing. See also: Exodus 1:8; Psalms 40:4; Psalms 33:3.
תְּהִלָּ֪ה
tᵉhillâh
H8416
"praise"
N-fs
Tehillah means praise or a song of praise, often directed towards God. It can also refer to a hymn or an act of public praise, acknowledging God's qualities or deeds.
Definition: 1) praise, song or hymn of praise 1a) praise, adoration, thanksgiving (paid to God) 1b) act of general or public praise 1c) praise-song (as title) 1d) praise (demanded by qualities or deeds or attributes of God) 1e) renown, fame, glory 1e1) of Damascus, God 1e2) object of praise, possessor of renown (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: praise. See also: Exodus 15:11; Psalms 106:47; Psalms 9:15.
לֵֽ/אלֹ֫הֵ֥י/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
יִרְא֣וּ
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
רַבִּ֣ים
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
וְ/יִירָ֑אוּ
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
וְ֝/יִבְטְח֗וּ
bâṭach
H982
"to trust"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To trust means to have confidence or faith in something or someone, like the Israelites trusting in God to lead them through the desert, as seen in Psalm 23.
Definition: 1) to trust 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to trust, trust in 1a2) to have confidence, be confident 1a3) to be bold 1a4) to be secure 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to trust, make secure 2) (TWOT) to feel safe, be careless
Usage: Occurs in 117 OT verses. KJV: be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust. See also: Deuteronomy 28:52; Psalms 118:8; Psalms 4:6.
בַּ/יהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 40:4
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 40:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 40:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 40:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 40:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 40:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 40:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 40:4
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 40:4
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 40:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 40:4
- Sermons on Psalms 40:4
Context — I Waited Patiently for the LORD
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. 6Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but my ears You have opened. Burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not require.Cross References
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| 1 | Jeremiah 17:7–8 | But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. |
| 2 | Psalms 84:11–12 | For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You! |
| 3 | Psalms 34:8 | Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! |
| 4 | Psalms 118:8–9 | 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. |
| 5 | Psalms 125:5 | But those who turn to crooked ways the LORD will banish with the evildoers. Peace be upon Israel. |
| 6 | Psalms 2:12 | 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. |
| 7 | Romans 15:12–13 | And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.” 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. |
| 8 | Psalms 15:4 | who despises the vile but honors those who fear the LORD, who does not revise a costly oath, |
| 9 | Psalms 101:3–7 | I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will know nothing of evil. Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure. My eyes favor the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way of integrity shall minister to me. No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence. |
| 10 | 2 Thessalonians 2:9–11 | The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder, and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie, |
Psalms 40:4 Summary
[This verse is saying that the person who trusts in God is truly blessed and happy, because they are not looking to people or things that will let them down, but to the One who is always faithful and true, as seen in Psalms 31:14-15 and Deuteronomy 31:8. When we make the LORD our trust, we are choosing to rely on His power and wisdom, rather than our own, and this brings us peace, joy, and freedom, as promised in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Isaiah 26:3-4. Trusting in the LORD means we don't have to be afraid of what others think or say, because we know that God is our Rock and our Refuge, and He will always be with us, as assured in Psalms 46:1-3 and Matthew 28:20.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to make the LORD my trust?
To make the LORD your trust means to put your faith and confidence in Him, relying on His power and goodness to guide and protect you, as seen in Psalms 23:4 and Jeremiah 17:7-8.
Who are the proud and those who lapse into falsehood?
The proud and those who lapse into falsehood refer to people who trust in their own strength and wisdom, and who may even worship idols or follow false teachings, as warned against in Psalms 31:6 and 1 Timothy 4:1-2.
How can I avoid turning to the proud and those who lapse into falsehood?
You can avoid turning to the proud and those who lapse into falsehood by staying rooted in God's Word, praying for discernment, and surrounding yourself with faithful believers who encourage and support you, as encouraged in Psalms 1:1-3 and Hebrews 10:24-25.
What are the benefits of trusting in the LORD?
The benefits of trusting in the LORD include experiencing His blessings, protection, and guidance, as well as receiving a new song in your heart and being able to praise and glorify Him, as seen in Psalms 40:3 and Romans 8:28.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have turned to the proud or those who lapse into falsehood in my own life, and how can I repent and turn back to the LORD?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in the LORD, especially in times of uncertainty or difficulty?
- What are some 'proud' or 'false' influences in my life that I need to avoid or remove, and how can I replace them with godly influences and relationships?
- In what ways can I express my trust in the LORD and share it with others, and what impact could this have on those around me?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 40:4
Blessed is the man that maketh the Lord his trust,.... For such are safe and secure in him, are possessed of all blessings of grace through him, have peace in their own souls now, and shall enjoy
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 40:4
Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 40:4
His trust, i.e. his only trust or refuge, as appears from the following words: q.d. I said, many shall trust in the Lord; and they shall not be losers by it, nor disappointed of their hope, but they are and shall be blessed. Respecteth not. Heb. looketh not towards, to wit, with love and delight, and desire to imitate them; or with confidence and expectation of relief from thence, as this phrase is oft used, as 69:3 121:1 141:8, and as the opposition of this clause to the foregoing seems to imply. The proud or, the mighty, i.e. the great and proud potentates of the world, to whom most men are apt to look and trust, and in whom the psalmist forbids us to put our trust, . Such as turn aside, to wit, from God, in whom alone they ought to trust. To lies, i.e. to lying vanities, such as worldly power, and wisdom, and riches, and all other earthly things or persons in which men are prone to trust; which are called lies here, and 62:9 , and elsewhere, because they promise more than they can perform. See also 119:18 12:1.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 40:4
Psalms 40:4 Blessed [is] that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.Ver. 4. Blessed is that man, &c.] See Psalms 2:12. And respecteth not the proud] Who are set in opposition to believers, as they are also, Habakkuk 2:4. Self-justitiaries especially, and meritmongers: faith is a humbling grace. Nor such as turn aside to lies] As do heretics and idolaters. These the true believer, out of the greatness of his spirit, slighteth, how great soever they be; animo magno nihil magnum.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 40:4
(4) Respecteth not.—Better, turneth not towards proud men and false apostates. The words are, however, somewhat obscure. The LXX. and Vulg. have “vanities and false madnesses.” The words we have rendered false apostates are by some translated “turners after idols.” Idolatry is doubtless implied, but not expressed.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 40:4
Verse 4. Blessed is that man] The man must be blessed and happy who casts his soul, with all its burden of sin and wretchedness, at the footstool of God's mercy; for he will save all who come to him through the Son of his love.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 40:4
4, 5. The blessedness of such a trust.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 40:4
Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust - See the notes at Psalms 34:8. Compare Psalms 27:1.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 40:4
4. That man—äâáø, (hageber,) the strong man, one who would be naturally tempted to trust in himself. The proud—The arrogant, who despise others and outrage the rights of men.
Sermons on Psalms 40:4
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A Time to Do Nothng but Trust by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Jonathan and the Israelites facing a massive army of Philistines. The Israelites were greatly outnumbered and lacked weapons, lea |
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The God of Hope by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having hope and joy in the midst of a hopeless world. He encourages the congregation to live in hope and to rely on the Ho |
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Let God Always Be Your Strength - Wedding by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher begins by praying for the presence of Jesus, just like at the wedding of Cana where the wine Jesus provided was better than the earthly wine. The preac |
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Jesus Our Hope - Part 2 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the hope that Jesus brings to the hopeless. He uses the analogy of a tree that can sprout again even if it is cut down, highlighting the res |
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Lessons From the Chinese Bamboo Tree by Sandeep Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of patience, obedience, and faithfulness in our Christian journey, drawing parallels to Jesus' 33 years of waiting patiently and living a sinl |
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(Through the Bible) Genesis - Part 2 by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the life of Abraham, showcasing his journey of faith, obedience, and the consequences of both listening to God and following human advice. It emphasizes the |
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Blessed Is the Man by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the characteristics of a blessed man, focusing on his associations, thoughts, and the fruitfulness of his life. This man avoids the influence of the ungodly |