Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
Book of Psalms
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Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 40:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 40:1 JFB -> Commentary on 40:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 40:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 40:1 SRN -> Study Notes on 40:1 TOD -> Commentary on 40:1 TSK -> Commentary on 40:1 TSK -> Entry for 40:1 WEN -> Notes on 40:1 NTB -> David; Desire; Patience; Praise; Prayer; Psalms; Seekers; Testimony; Waiting TTT -> Afflictions Made Beneficial; Patience; Praise; Prayer, Answers to; Waiting Upon God 40:1 - [In Context] For the choir director: A psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 40:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 40:2 JFB -> Commentary on 40:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 40:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 40:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 40:2 TOD -> Commentary on 40:2 TSK -> Commentary on 40:2 TSK -> Entry for 40:2 WEN -> Notes on 40:2 NTB -> Clay; Mire; Pit; Rock; Seekers; Testimony; Thankfulness TTT -> Feet, The; Praise; Rocks EBD -> Cistern 40:2 - [In Context] He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 40:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 40:3 JFB -> Commentary on 40:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 40:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 40:3 SRN -> Study Notes on 40:3 TOD -> Commentary on 40:3 TSK -> Commentary on 40:3 TSK -> Entry for 40:3 WEN -> Notes on 40:3 NTB -> Faith; Seekers; Song; Testimony; Thankfulness TTT -> Praise 40:3 - [In Context] He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be astounded. They will put their trust in the LORD.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 40:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 40:4 JFB -> Commentary on 40:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 40:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 40:4 SRN -> Study Notes on 40:4 TOD -> Commentary on 40:4 TSK -> Commentary on 40:4 TSK -> Entry for 40:4 WEN -> Notes on 40:4 NTB -> Faith; Seekers TTT -> Blessed, The; Lying; Pride; Trust SBD -> Leasing 40:4 - [In Context] Oh, the joys of those who trust the LORD, who have no confidence in the proud, or in those who worship idols.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 40:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 40:5 JFB -> Commentary on 40:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 40:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 40:5 TOD -> Commentary on 40:5 TSK -> Commentary on 40:5 TSK -> Entry for 40:5 WEN -> Notes on 40:5 NTB -> God (continued); Thankfulness 40:5 - [In Context] O LORD my God, you have done many miracles for us. Your plans for us are too numerous to list. If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds, I would never come to the end of them.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 40:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 40:6 JFB -> Commentary on 40:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 40:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 40:6 TOD -> Commentary on 40:6 TSK -> Commentary on 40:6 TSK -> Entry for 40:6 WEN -> Notes on 40:6 NTB -> Atonement; Ear; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Offerings; Quotations And Allusions TTT -> Atonement, The; Burnt Offering, The; Sacrifices; Servants EBD -> Awl; Humiliation of Christ 40:6 - [In Context] You take no delight in sacrifices or offerings. Now that you have made me listen, I finally understand – you don't require burnt offerings or sin offerings.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 40:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 40:7 JFB -> Commentary on 40:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 40:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 40:7 TOD -> Commentary on 40:7 TSK -> Commentary on 40:7 TSK -> Entry for 40:7 WEN -> Notes on 40:7 NTB -> Atonement; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Offerings; Quotations And Allusions; Word Of God; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Atonement, The; Law of Moses, The; Scriptures, The EBD -> Humiliation of Christ; Roll SBD -> Old Testament; Writing 40:7 - [In Context] Then I said, "Look, I have come. And this has been written about me in your scroll:
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 40:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 40:8 JFB -> Commentary on 40:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 40:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 40:8 TOD -> Commentary on 40:8 TSK -> Commentary on 40:8 TSK -> Entry for 40:8 WEN -> Notes on 40:8 NTB -> Desire; Happiness; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Offerings; Quotations And Allusions; Word Of God; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Ark of the Covenant; Atonement, The; Christ, Character of; Happiness of Saints in this Life; Heart, Character of the Renewed; Law of Moses, The; Types of Christ EBD -> Covenant; Humiliation of Christ TV -> Devotional using 40:8 TV -> Devotional using 40:8 TV -> Devotional using 40:8 40:8 - [In Context] I take joy in doing your will, my God, for your law is written on my heart."
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 40:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 40:9 JFB -> Commentary on 40:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 40:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 40:9 TOD -> Commentary on 40:9 TSK -> Commentary on 40:9 TSK -> Entry for 40:9 WEN -> Notes on 40:9 NTB -> Decision; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Testimony; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Righteousness EBD -> Lip 40:9 - [In Context] I have told all your people about your justice. I have not been afraid to speak out, as you, O LORD, well know.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 40:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 40:10 JFB -> Commentary on 40:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 40:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 40:10 TOD -> Commentary on 40:10 TSK -> Commentary on 40:10 TSK -> Entry for 40:10 WEN -> Notes on 40:10 NTB -> Decision; God; God (continued); Jesus, The Christ (continued); Truth; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Faithfulness of God, The; Loving-kindness of God, The; Righteousness of God, The; Salvation 40:10 - [In Context] I have not kept this good news hidden in my heart; I have talked about your faithfulness and saving power. I have told everyone in the great assembly of your unfailing love and faithfulness.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 40:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 40:11 JFB -> Commentary on 40:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 40:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 40:11 TOD -> Commentary on 40:11 TSK -> Commentary on 40:11 TSK -> Entry for 40:11 WEN -> Notes on 40:11 NTB -> Conscience; Sin TTT -> Loving-kindness of God, The 40:11 - [In Context] LORD, don't hold back your tender mercies from me. My only hope is in your unfailing love and faithfulness.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 40:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 40:12 JFB -> Commentary on 40:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 40:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 40:12 TOD -> Commentary on 40:12 TSK -> Commentary on 40:12 TSK -> Entry for 40:12 WEN -> Notes on 40:12 NTB -> Conscience; Prayer; Repentance; Sin TTT -> Hair, The; Head EBD -> Poetry 40:12 - [In Context] For troubles surround me – too many to count! They pile up so high I can't see my way out. They are more numerous than the hairs on my head. I have lost all my courage.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 40:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 40:13 JFB -> Commentary on 40:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 40:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 40:13 TOD -> Commentary on 40:13 TSK -> Commentary on 40:13 TSK -> Entry for 40:13 WEN -> Notes on 40:13 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities 40:13 - [In Context] Please, LORD, rescue me! Come quickly, LORD, and help me.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 40:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 40:14 JFB -> Commentary on 40:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 40:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 40:14 TOD -> Commentary on 40:14 TSK -> Commentary on 40:14 TSK -> Entry for 40:14 WEN -> Notes on 40:14 NTB -> Prayer 40:14 - [In Context] May those who try to destroy me be humiliated and put to shame. May those who take delight in my trouble be turned back in disgrace.
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 40:15 GSB -> Study Notes on 40:15 JFB -> Commentary on 40:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 40:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 40:15 TOD -> Commentary on 40:15 TSK -> Commentary on 40:15 TSK -> Entry for 40:15 WEN -> Notes on 40:15 NTB -> Prayer EBD -> Aha!; Poetry 40:15 - [In Context] Let them be horrified by their shame, for they said, "Aha! We've got him now!"
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 40:16 GSB -> Study Notes on 40:16 JFB -> Commentary on 40:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 40:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 40:16 TOD -> Commentary on 40:16 TSK -> Commentary on 40:16 TSK -> Entry for 40:16 NTB -> Joy TTT -> Salvation EBD -> Poetry 40:16 - [In Context] But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, "The LORD is great!"
Study Resource List GEB -> Study Notes on 40:17 JFB -> Commentary on 40:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 40:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 40:17 TOD -> Commentary on 40:17 TSK -> Commentary on 40:17 TSK -> Entry for 40:17 NTB -> Afflictions And Adversities; Faith 40:17 - [In Context] As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord is thinking about me right now. You are my helper and my savior. Do not delay, O my God.

Abbreviations Legend: GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TOD - Treasury of David; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible, The New Living Translation copyright © 1996 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved. For more information about the NLT, please click here.