Psalms 40:1-11
[A.M. 2970. B.C. 1034. (Title.)]
This psalm is supposed to have been composed by David about the same time, and on the same occasion, as the two preceding; with this difference, that here he magnifies God for have obtained the mercy which he sought there. It also contains a remarkable prophecy of the incarnation and sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
relied ... on <06960> [I waited. Heb. In waiting I waited.]
turned <05186> [inclined.]
lifted ... out <05927> [brought.]
watery pit <0953 07588> [horrible pit. Heb. pit of noise.]
slimy <03121> [the miry.]
placed <06965> [set.]
secure <03559> [established.]
gave <05414> [And he.]
praising <08416> [praise.]
many <07227> [many.]
blessed <0835> [Blessed.]
seek help <06437> [respecteth.]
<07750> [as turn.]
many <07227> [Many.]
purposes <04284> [thoughts.]
thwart <06186> [they cannot, etc. or, none can order them unto thee.]
sacrifices <02077> [Sacrifice.]
<0241> [mine ears.]
<03738> [opened. Heb. digged.]
come <0935> [Lo.]
scroll <04039> [in the.]
want <02654> [I delight.]
law <08451> [yea.]
dominates ... thoughts <04578 08432> [within my heart. Heb. in the midst of my bowels.]
told <01319> [preached.]
spare <03607> [not.]
know <03045> [thou knowest.]
failed <03680> [not hid.]
justice <06666> [righteousness.]
reliability <0530> [faithfulness.]
deliverance <08668> [salvation.]
loyal love <02617> [lovingkindness.]
withhold <03607> [Withhold.]
From this verse to the end, we have quite a new subject; for the former contains a thanksgiving, and this contains a supplication. It is nearly the same as the seventieth, and probably formed a distinct Psalm.
loyal love <02617> [let thy.]
