Psalm 40:3-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 40:1-17

Grace and gratitude. "Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the Lord, look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged." So said the prophet ( Isaiah 51:1 ), and it is good for us betimes to follow this counsel. It will not only teach us humility, but bind us more firmly in love and gratitude to God. It is the depth that proves the height. It is the misery that measures the mercy. It is by the utterness of the ruin that we... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 40:3

And he hath put a new song in my mouth (see the comment on Psalms 33:3 ). Even praise unto our God . Mercy and praise are cause and effect. The deliverance recorded in Psalms 40:2 produces the praise of Psalms 40:3-5 . The phrase, "our God," shows us how David instinctively identifies himself with his people. A mercy shown to him is one shown to them. Many shall see it, and fear (comp. Deuteronomy 13:11 ; Deuteronomy 17:13 ; Deuteronomy 19:20 ; Deuteronomy 21:21 , where the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 40:3

The song learned in tribulation. "He hath put a new song," etc. Trouble impoverishes the children of this world, but enriches the children of God. As St. Paul says, if our hope in Christ were an illusion, Christians would be of all men most pitiable; just as one who has been left heir to an immense fortune, and then by discovery of a later will loses all, is far poorer than he was before. But, as our hope is no illusion, but "a living hope," resting on a living Saviour, and the word of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 40:4

Blessed is that man (rather, the man) that maketh the Lord his trust, and respecteth not the proud; or, turneth not to the proud —does not go over to their party or espouse their principles. Absalom's adherents are probably the persons intended. Nor such as turn aside to lies ; i.e. "prefer falsehood to truth," the cause of the ungodly to that of God himself. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 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. The deliverance was so marked, and was such an addition to former mercies, that a new expression of thanks was proper. It was an act of such surprising intervention on the part of God that the language used on former occasions, and which was adapted to express the mercies then received, would not be sufficient to convey the sense of gratitude felt for the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 40:4

Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust - See the notes at Psalms 34:8. Compare Psalms 27:1. Literally, here, “The blessings of the man who places Yahweh for his confidence;” that is, who makes Him his seeurity, or who feels that his security for happiness and salvation is in Him.And respecteth not the proud - The haughty, or those who are confident in themselves. Literally, “who looks not to the proud;” that is, who does not depend on them for help and for salvation.Nor such as turn... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 40:3

Psalms 40:3 . He hath put a new song into my mouth Both by giving me new matter for a song, and by inspiring me with the very words of it. Many shall see it Shall observe God’s wonderful mercies vouchsafed to me; and fear Shall stand in awe of that God, whom they see to have so great power, either to save or to destroy; and shall trust in the Lord Their fear shall not drive them from God, but draw them to him, and be attended with trusting in him. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 40:4

Psalms 40:4. Blessed is the man, &c. 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. And respecteth not ולא פנה , velo-panah, looketh not toward, namely, with delight and desire to imitate; or with confidence and expectation of relief; the proud Or the mighty; the great and proud potentates of the world, to whom most men are apt to look and trust. Nor such as turn aside From God, in... 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 40:3

a new song. See note on Psalms 33:3 . God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . I see . . . and fear. Figure of speech Paronomasia. App-6 . Hebrew. yir'u . . . v"yira'u = peer and fear. trust = confide Hebrew. batah. App-69 . read more

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