Psalms 40:4

“Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Psalms 40:4

Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his truste: and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turne aside to lies.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

How blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, And has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Blessed is the man that maketh Jehovah his trust, And respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Happy is the man who has faith in the Lord, and does not give honour to the men of pride or to those who are turned away to deceit.
- Basic English Bible

Blessed is the man that hath made Jehovah his confidence, and turneth not to the proud, and to such as turn aside to lies.
- Darby Bible

Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
- Webster's Bible

Blessed is the man who makes Yahweh his trust, and doesn't respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
- World English Bible

O the happiness of the man Who hath made Jehovah his trust, And hath not turned unto the proud, And those turning aside to lies.
- Youngs Literal Bible

(40:5) Happy is the man that hath made the LORD his trust, and hath not turned unto the arrogant, nor unto such as fall away treacherously.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Psalms 40:4

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 40:4


40:4 The proud - Or, the mighty, the great and proud potentates of the world, to whom most men are apt to look and trust. Turn - From God, in whom alone they ought to trust. To lies - To lying vanities, such as worldly power and wisdom, and riches, and all other earthly things, or persons, in which men are prone to trust: which are called lies, because they promise more than they perform.


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