Psalm 40:12 NIV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 40:11-12

Psalms 40:11-12. Withhold not thy tender mercies, &c. This prayer is uttered by David, either, 1st, In the person of Christ, to whom it may agree; or, rather, 2d, In his own person. For having been transported by the Spirit of God to the commemoration of the great mystery of the Messiah, of whom he was an illustrious type, he now seems to be led back by the same Spirit to the consideration of his own case. Mine iniquities Either, 1st, The punishment of mine iniquities, as Genesis... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 40:1-17

Psalms 40:0 The life that pleases GodDavid here refers to some past experience in which God rescued him from what appeared to be certain death. David felt like a person who had fallen into a muddy pit and was sinking to death, but God pulled him out and put him on firm ground again. He can now continue his journey, singing as he goes and thereby encouraging others to put their trust in God (1-3). His song is one of praise to God, whose loving works on behalf of the faithful are more than can be... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 40:12

evils = calamities. Hebrew. ra'a' . App-44 . iniquities. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for their punishment. Hebrew. 'aven. App-44 . Laid on Him as the substituted sacrifice. am not able = was not able. are more = were more. heart. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6 , for courage. faileth me = failed me. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 40:12

"For innumerable evils have compassed me about;Mine iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to look up;They are more than the hairs of my head;And my heart hath failed me.Be pleased, O Jehovah to deliver me:Make haste to help me, O Jehovah.Let them be put to shame and confounded togetherThat seek after my soul to destroy it:Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonorThat delighteth in my hurt.""Mine iniquities have overtaken me" (Psalms 40:12). There are two ways of looking... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 40:12

12. evils—inflicted by others. iniquities—or penal afflictions, and sometimes calamities in the wide sense. This meaning of the word is very common (Psalms 31:11; Psalms 38:4; compare Psalms 38:4- :, Cain's punishment; Psalms 38:4- :, that of Sodom; Psalms 38:4- :, of the witch of En-dor; also 2 Samuel 16:12; Job 19:29; Isaiah 5:18; Isaiah 53:11). This meaning of the word is also favored by the clause, "taken hold of me," which follows, which can be said appropriately of sufferings, but not of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 40:1-17

Psalms 40In this psalm, David offered himself as a sacrifice to God because the Lord had delivered him. He also lamented his distress and prayed for salvation. The psalm is a combination of thanksgiving (Psalms 40:1-10) and lament (Psalms 40:11-17), and it is messianic (Psalms 40:6-8; cf. Hebrews 10:5-9). [Note: Wiersbe, The . . . Wisdom . . ., p. 171.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 40:11-12

The upbeat spirit of this psalm changes dramatically at Psalms 40:11. David appealed to the Lord for continuing deliverance on the basis of God’s past salvation and the psalmist’s personal dedication to God. He referred to his troubles as arising out of his many sins (Psalms 40:12). He had praised God for His loyal love and truth in the past (Psalms 40:10). Now he counted on those qualities to sustain him in the future (Psalms 40:11)."He was so deeply troubled that he lost perspective . . ."... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 40:11-17

2. Petition for salvation 40:11-17"It appears that the lament is composed with precise reference to the thanksgiving song so that the thanksgiving song adds weight to the complaint." [Note: Brueggemann, p 131.] read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 40:1-17

This Ps. falls into two well-marked divisions, which many think to have been originally separate Pss. In Psalms 40:1-11 the writer recalls with thankfulness how God has heard his prayers and delivered him from trouble (Psalms 40:1-4), declares the greatness of God’s mercies (Psalms 40:5), presents himself as a living sacrifice (Psalms 40:6-8), and desires the continuance of God’s blessing on account of his fearless witness for righteousness (Psalms 40:9-11). In Psalms 40:12-17, on the other... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 40:1-17

The Messianic Watchword Psalms 40:8 These words are quoted by the writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews as a Messianic prophecy; and are used at the same time to indicate the supreme element of value in the sacrifice which redeems mankind. The words were indited in some sweet thrilling springtime of the singer's history, possibly at his anointing for the kingship, or when the Lord had given him rest from his enemies; but he fell short, and generations afterwards the ideal was fulfilled by... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 40:11-12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 40:1-17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 40:12

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 40:12

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 40:12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 40:1-17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 40:11-12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 40:11-17

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 40:1-17

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 40:1-17

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