Psalms 40:4,8,17
Psalms 40:4-5 The Message (MSG)
Blessed are you who give yourselves over to GOD, turn your backs on the world’s “sure thing,” ignore what the world worships; The world’s a huge stockpile of GOD-wonders and God-thoughts. Nothing and no one compares to you! I start talking about you, telling what I know, and quickly run out of words. Neither numbers nor words account for you.
Psalms 40:7-8 The Message (MSG)
So I answered, “I’m coming. I read in your letter what you wrote about me, And I’m coming to the party you’re throwing for me.” That’s when God’s Word entered my life, became part of my very being.
Psalms 40:16-17 The Message (MSG)
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. And me? I’m a mess. I’m nothing and have nothing: make something of me. You can do it; you’ve got what it takes— but God, don’t put it off.
Psalms 40:4 King James Version (KJV)
Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, And respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Psalm 40:8 King James Version (KJV)
I delight to do thy will, O my God: Yea, thy law is within my heart.
Psalm 40:17 King James Version (KJV)
But I am poor and needy; Yet the Lord thinketh upon me: Thou art my help and my deliverer; Make no tarrying, O my God.
Psalms 40:4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
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.
Psalms 40:8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your Law is within my heart.”
Psalms 40:17 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Since I am afflicted and needy, Let the Lord be mindful of me. You are my help and my deliverer; Do not delay, O my God.
Psalms 40:4 New Century Version (NCV)
Happy is the person who trusts the LORD, who doesn’t turn to those who are proud or to those who worship false gods.
Psalms 40:8 New Century Version (NCV)
My God, I want to do what you want. Your teachings are in my heart.”
Psalms 40:17 New Century Version (NCV)
Lord, because I am poor and helpless, please remember me. You are my helper and savior. My God, do not wait.
Psalms 40:4 American Standard Version (ASV)
Blessed is the man that maketh Jehovah his trust, And respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Psalms 40:8 American Standard Version (ASV)
I delight to do thy will, O my God; Yea, thy law is within my heart.
Psalms 40:17 American Standard Version (ASV)
But I am poor and needy; Yet the Lord thinketh upon me: Thou art my help and my deliverer; Make no tarrying, O my God.
Psalms 40:4 New International Version (NIV)
Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.
Psalms 40:8 New International Version (NIV)
I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart.”
Psalms 40:17 New International Version (NIV)
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.
Psalms 40:4 New King James Version (NKJV)
Blessed is that man who makes the LORD his trust, And does not respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Psalms 40:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
I delight to do Your will, O my God, And Your law is within my heart.”
Psalms 40:17 New King James Version (NKJV)
But I am poor and needy; Yet the LORD thinks upon me. You are my help and my deliverer; Do not delay, O my God.
Psalms 40:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who makes the LORD his trust, And does not regard the proud nor those who lapse into lies.
Psalms 40:8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.”
Psalms 40:17 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Even though I am afflicted and needy, Still the Lord takes thought and is mindful of me. You are my help and my rescuer. O my God, do not delay.
Psalms 40:4 New Living Translation (NLT)
Oh, the joys of those who trust the LORD, who have no confidence in the proud or in those who worship idols.
Psalms 40:8 New Living Translation (NLT)
I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your instructions are written on my heart.”
Psalms 40:17 New Living Translation (NLT)
As for me, since I am poor and needy, let the Lord keep me in his thoughts. You are my helper and my savior. O my God, do not delay.
Psalms 40:4 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Blessing after blessing comes to those who love and trust the Lord. They will not fall away, for they refuse to listen to the lies of the proud.
Psalms 40:8 The Passion Translation (TPT)
I delight to fulfill your will, my God, for your living words are written upon the pages of my heart.”
Psalms 40:17 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Lord, in my place of weakness and need, I ask again: Will you come and help me? I know I’m always in your thoughts. You are my true Savior and hero, so don’t delay to deliver me now, for you are my God.
Psalms 40:4 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after a lie!