Psalms 40:15

15 May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” be appalled at their own shame.

Psalms 40:15 in Other Translations

15 Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.

15 Let those be appalled because of their shame who say to me, "Aha, Aha!"

15 Let them be horrified by their shame, for they said, “Aha! We’ve got him now!”

15 So those who pray for my ruin will be booed and jeered without mercy.

15 Let those who say to me, "Aha, aha!" be horrified because of their shame.

Psalms 40:15 Meaning and 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, ( Psalms 35:21 Psalms 35:25 ) , exulting at his miseries and sufferings on the cross, ( Matthew 27:39-44 ) ; so the Targum,

``we have rejoiced at his destruction, with joy at his affliction.''

Psalms 40:15 In-Context

13 Be pleased to save me, LORD; come quickly, LORD, to help me.

14 May all who want to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.

15 May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” be appalled at their own shame.

16 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, “The LORD is great!”

17 But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay.

Cross References

• 1. S Psalms 35:21