Psalms 40:16

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!”

Psalms 40:16 in Other Translations

KJV
16 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified.
ESV
16 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation say continually, "Great is the LORD!"
NLT
16 But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, “The LORD is great!”
MSG
16 But all who are hunting for you - oh, let them sing and be happy. Let those who know what you're all about tell the world you're great and not quitting.
CSB
16 Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; let those who love Your salvation continually say, "The Lord is great!"

Psalms 40:16 In-Context

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 3

  • 1. Deuteronomy 4:29; 1 Chronicles 28:9; Psalms 9:10; Psalms 119:2
  • 2. Psalms 9:2
  • 3. Psalms 35:27
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