Psalms 40:3

What does Psalms 40:3 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 40:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: Many shall see it, and fear, And shall trust in Jehovah.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: Many shall see it, and fear, And shall trust in Jehovah.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God; numbers have seen it with fear, and put their faith in the Lord.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And He putteth in my mouth a new song, `Praise to our God.' Many do see and fear, and trust in Jehovah.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

The Lord preserve him and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth: and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he hath put a new song in my mouth, praise unto ourGod. Many shall see it, and fear, and shall confide in Jehovah.

Context

v.2He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay; And he set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

v.3This passage

v.4Blessed is the man that maketh Jehovah his trust, And respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Revelation 5:9

    And they sing a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and didst purchase unto God with thy blood men of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation,

  • Psalms 33:3

    Sing unto him a new song; Play skilfully with a loud noise.

  • Psalms 144:9

    I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: Upon a psaltery of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.

  • Psalms 35:27

    Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favor my righteous cause: Yea, let them say continually, Jehovah be magnified, Who hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant.

  • Psalms 52:6

    The righteous also shall see it, and fear, And shall laugh at him, saying,

  • Psalms 142:7

    Bring my soul out of prison, That I may give thanks unto thy name: The righteous shall compass me about; For thou wilt deal bountifully with me.

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