Psalms 40:12-17

12 For troubles without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see. They are more than the hairs of my head, and my heart fails within me.
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 17

  • 1. S Psalms 25:17; Psalms 116:3
  • 2. Psalms 38:4; Psalms 65:3
  • 3. Psalms 69:4
  • 4. Psalms 73:26
  • 5. Psalms 22:19; Psalms 38:22; Psalms 70:1
  • 6. S 1 Samuel 20:1
  • 7. S Esther 9:2; Psalms 35:26
  • 8. S Psalms 35:4
  • 9. S Psalms 35:21
  • 10. Deuteronomy 4:29; 1 Chronicles 28:9; Psalms 9:10; Psalms 119:2
  • 11. Psalms 9:2
  • 12. Psalms 35:27
  • 13. Psalms 86:1; Psalms 109:22
  • 14. Psalms 144:3
  • 15. S Psalms 20:2
  • 16. S Psalms 18:2
  • 17. Psalms 119:60; Psalms 70:5
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