Psalm 40:13-17

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 40:11-17

The psalmist, having meditated upon the work of redemption, and spoken of it in the person of the Messiah, now comes to make improvement of the doctrine of his mediation between us and God, and therefore speaks in his own person. Christ having done his Father's will, and finished his work, and given orders for the preaching of the gospel to every creature, we are encouraged to come boldly to the throne of grace, for mercy and grace. I. This may encourage us to pray for the mercy of God, and to... 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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 40:14

Let them be ashamed and confounded together ,.... As they will be at the last day, when they shall see him whom they have pierced come in the clouds of heaven, in his own and his Father's glory, and in the glory of the holy angels; that seek after my soul to destroy it ; that is, his life, as did Herod in his infancy, and the Scribes and Pharisees, chief priests and elders of the people of the Jews, frequently, and at last accomplished what they sought after; let them be driven... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 40:15

Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame ,.... Of their shameful wishes, words, and actions, as they were: their habitations in Jerusalem were desolate, and so was their house or temple there, and their whole land, and they themselves were stripped of everything, when Jerusalem was taken and destroyed; see Matthew 23:38 , Acts 1:20 ; that say unto me, Aha, aha ; words expressive of joy, Psalm 35:21 , exulting at his miseries and sufferings on the cross, Matthew 27:39 ; so... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 40:16

Let all those that seek thee ,.... In the first place, with their whole hearts, earnestly and diligently, in Christ, and under the influences of his Spirit, for pardon, righteousness, communion, larger measures of grace, and for honour, glory, immortality, and eternal life; rejoice and be glad in thee : as their covenant God, the Father of their mercies, the God of all comfort and salvation, who pardons their sins, clothes them with the robes of righteousness and garments of salvation,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 40:17

But I am poor and needy ,.... As Christ was literally, 2 Corinthians 8:9 ; and in a spiritual sense, when deserted by his Father, forsaken by his disciples, and surrounded by his enemies; and had the sins of his people, the curse of the law, and the wrath of God upon him; yet the Lord thinketh upon me ; thinketh good for me, as the Targum; or thinks highly of me; has me in great esteem though despised of men, and in such a suffering state; thou art my help and my deliverer ;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 40:15

That say unto me, Aha, aha - האח האח . See on Psalm 35:21 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 40:16

Let all those that seek thee - be glad - In making prayer and supplication to thee, let them ever find thee, that they may magnify thee for the blessings they receive. Love thy salvation - Who earnestly desire to be saved from sin: saved in thy own way, and on thy own terms. The Lord be magnified - Let God be praised continually for the continual blessings he pours down. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 40:17

But I am poor - עני ani , afflicted, greatly depressed. And needy - אביון ebyon , a beggar. One utterly destitute, and seeking help. The Lord thinketh upon me - The words are very emphatic; אדני Adonai , my prop, my support, thinketh, יחשב yachshab , meditateth, upon me. On which he concludes: "Thou art my help and deliverer." Seeing that my miserable state occupies thy heart, it will soon employ thy hand. Thou, who meditatest upon me, wilt deliver me. Make no... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 40:13

Verse 13 13.Be thou pleased, O Jehovah! to deliver me. The verb which David here makes use of, signifies to desire a thing from pure kindness and good-will. (96) He desires, therefore, to be delivered by the free mercy of God. As to his desire, that God would make haste, we have elsewhere spoken of it. Even when God delays to help us, it is our duty to contend against a feeling of weariness; but such is his goodness, that he permits us to use this form of prayer, That he would make haste... read more

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