Psalm 40:1-13 NIV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 40:8

I delight to do thy will, O my God ,.... This he came down from heaven to do, and this he did do, by preaching the Gospel, and working miracles; and above all by obtaining eternal redemption for his people, which he effected by fulfilling the law, becoming a sacrifice, and suffering and dying in their room; all which were the will of God, and grateful to him, and in doing which Christ took the utmost delight and pleasure, John 4:34 ; yea, thy law is within my heart ; either the whole... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 40:9

I have preached righteousness in the great congregation ,.... Not the righteousness which the law requires men to do; but the righteousness which Christ himself wrought out, for the justification of them that believe; this he was a preacher, as well as the author of, and is part of the glad tidings he was anointed to preach, Isaiah 61:1 ; and the word F14 בשרתי ευηγγελισαμην Sept. "evangelizavi", Schmidt, Michaelis; "I have preached the glad tidings of justice", Ainsworth. here... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 40:10

I have not not hid thy righteousness within my heart ,.... Meaning not the essential righteousness of God, though that was abundantly declared in the wounds, sufferings, and death of Christ; and which was the end indeed of his being a propitiation for sin, Romans 3:25 ; but his own righteousness, as before, which he wrought out, and brought in; and which is called the righteousness of God his Father, because it is approved of by him, and accepted with him, and which he imputes to all his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 40:11

Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O Lord ,.... this is a petition of Christ to his Father, when in the midst of his sorrows and sufferings, before related; and particularly when he hid his face from him, and withheld the discoveries of his tender and affectionate love; let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me ; as he had promised; of which promise some notice is given, Isaiah 49:8 , in the fulfilment of which the lovingkindness, truth, and faithfulness... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 40:12

For innumerable evils have compassed me about ,.... Like floods of water all around him; see Psalm 18:4 ; these are the evils of punishment inflicted on him, as the surety and Saviour of his people; such as the sorrows and griefs he bore all his days; the cruel mockings and scourges he endured; his being buffeted and spit upon; his head crowned with thorns, and his hands and feet pierced with nails; insulted by men and devils; crucified between two thieves, and so died the shameful and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 40:13

Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me ,.... From the innumerable evils which compassed him about; from sinful men, and from devils, signified by the sword, dog, and lion, Psalm 22:20 ; and from the power and dominion of death and the grave; all which was done when he was raised from the dead, and as the fruit and effect of God's well pleasedness in him, and with what he did and suffered; see Psalm 22:8 ; O Lord, make haste to help me ; See Gill on Psalm 22:19 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 40:1

I waited patiently for the Lord - The two preceding Psalms are proofs of the patience and resignation with which David waited for the mercy of God. The reader is requested to consult the notes on them. And heard my cry - The two preceding Psalms show how he prayed and waited; this shows how he succeeded. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 40:2

A horrible pit - Literally, the sounding pit; where nothing was heard except the howlings of wild beasts, or the hollow sounds of winds reverberated and broken from the craggy sides and roof. The miry clay - Where the longer I stayed the deeper I sank, and was utterly unable to save myself. The Syriac and Arabic translate "The pit of perdition, and the mud of corruption." These are figurative expressions to point out the dreary, dismal, ruinous state of sin and guilt, and the utter... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 40:3

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 favor was a new song to him. The word is often used to signify excellence: I will sing a most excellent and eminent song. Many shalt 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 - ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 40:4

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. read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 40:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 40:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 40:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 40:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 40:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 40:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 40:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 40:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 40:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 40:4

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