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Psalms 40 Summary
Praise for Deliverance and New Song
The psalmist waited patiently for the Lord, who heard his cry, brought him out of a horrible pit of miry clay, set his feet on a rock, and established his going. God put a new song of praise in his mouth, and the psalmist testifies that many shall see this and fear and trust the Lord. He declares that God's wonderful works are innumerable, deems sacrifice less important than opened ears and obedient will, and has preached God's righteousness in the congregation.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 40:1-3
“I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.”
Psalms 40:8
“I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.”
Psalms 40:9-10
“I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.”
Psalms 40:17
“But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.”
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