Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” be appalled at their own shame. New Living Translation Let them be horrified by their shame, for they said, “Aha! We’ve got him now!” English Standard Version Let those be appalled because of their shame who say to me, “Aha, Aha!” Berean Standard Bible May those who say to me, “Aha, aha!” be appalled at their own shame. King James Bible Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha. New King James Version Let them be confounded because of their shame, Who say to me, “Aha, aha!” New American Standard Bible May those be appalled because of their shame Who say to me, “Aha, aha!” NASB 1995 Let those be appalled because of their shame Who say to me, “Aha, aha!” NASB 1977 Let those be appalled because of their shame Who say to me, “Aha, aha!” Legacy Standard Bible Let those be appalled because of their shame Who say to me, “Aha, aha!” Amplified Bible Let those be appalled and desolate because of their shame Who say to me, “Aha, aha [rejoicing in my misfortune]!” Christian Standard Bible Let those who say to me, “Aha, aha! ” be appalled because of their shame. Holman Christian Standard Bible Let those who say to me, “Aha, aha!” be horrified because of their shame. American Standard Version Let them be desolate by reason of their shame That say unto me, Aha, aha. Contemporary English Version Embarrass and shame everyone who says, "Just look at you now!" English Revised Version Let them be desolate by reason of their shame that say unto me, Aha, Aha. GOD'S WORD® Translation Let those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!" be stunned by their own shame. Good News Translation May those who make fun of me be dismayed by their defeat. International Standard Version Let shame be the reward for those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!" Majority Standard Bible May those who say to me, ?Aha, aha!? be appalled at their own shame. NET Bible May those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!" be humiliated and disgraced! New Heart English Bible Let them be desolate by reason of their shame that tell me, "Aha. Aha." Webster's Bible Translation Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say to me, Aha, aha. World English Bible Let them be desolate by reason of their shame that tell me, “Aha! Aha!” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThey are desolate because of their shame, "" Who are saying to me, “Aha, aha.” Young's Literal Translation They are desolate because of their shame, Who are saying to me, 'Aha, aha.' Smith's Literal Translation They shall be made desolate for the reward of their shame, they saying to me, Aha! aha! Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet them immediately bear their confusion, that say to me : 'T is well, 't is well. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Let those who say to me “Aha!” Be made desolate on account of their shame. New Revised Standard Version Let those be appalled because of their shame who say to me, “Aha, Aha!” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet them be overthrown for their disgraceful conduct who say to me, Aha, aha! Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Let them be ashamed of their shame repeatedly, those who have said against me, "Aha, aha!" OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let them be appalled by reason of their shame That say unto me: 'Aha, aha.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Let those that say to me, Aha, aha, quickly receive shame for their reward. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Waited Patiently for the LORD…14May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated. 15May those who say to me, “Aha, aha!” be appalled at their own shame. 16May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “The LORD be magnified!”… Cross References Psalm 35:4 May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plan to harm me be driven back and confounded. Psalm 70:2-3 May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated. / May those who say, “Aha, aha!” retreat because of their shame. Psalm 71:13 May the accusers of my soul be ashamed and consumed; may those who seek my harm be covered with scorn and disgrace. Psalm 35:26 May those who gloat in my distress be ashamed and confounded; may those who exalt themselves over me be clothed in shame and reproach. Psalm 83:17 May they be ever ashamed and terrified; may they perish in disgrace. Isaiah 41:11 Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. Isaiah 45:24 Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame. Jeremiah 17:18 Let my persecutors be put to shame, but do not let me be put to shame. Let them be terrified, but do not let me be terrified. Bring upon them the day of disaster and shatter them with double destruction. Job 8:22 Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tent of the wicked will be no more.” Lamentations 3:64-66 You will pay them back what they deserve, O LORD, according to the work of their hands. / Put a veil of anguish over their hearts; may Your curse be upon them! / You will pursue them in anger and exterminate them from under Your heavens, O LORD. Matthew 5:11-12 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. Luke 6:22-23 Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. / Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way. Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” 2 Thessalonians 1:6 After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, 1 Peter 3:16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. Treasury of Scripture Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say to me, Aha, aha. desolate Psalm 69:24,25 Pour out thine indignation upon them, and let thy wrathful anger take hold of them… Psalm 70:3 Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha. Psalm 73:19 How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors. say Psalm 35:21 Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hath seen it. Psalm 70:3,4 Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha… Jump to Previous Aha Appalled Desolate Reason Reward Shame SurprisedJump to Next Aha Appalled Desolate Reason Reward Shame SurprisedPsalm 40 1. The benefit of confidence in God6. Obedience is the best sacrifice 11. The sense of David's evils inflames his prayer May those who say to me, “Aha, aha!” This phrase reflects a common expression of scorn or derision in ancient Near Eastern cultures. The repetition of "Aha" emphasizes the mockery and delight in another's misfortune. In biblical context, this expression is often used by enemies or adversaries who take pleasure in the suffering or downfall of the righteous. This sentiment is echoed in other Psalms, such as Psalm 35:21 and Psalm 70:3, where the psalmist calls for divine justice against those who mock. The use of this phrase highlights the psalmist's experience of being surrounded by those who wish him harm, a situation that is familiar to many biblical figures, including Jesus Christ, who faced mockery and scorn during His crucifixion (Matthew 27:39-44). be appalled at their own shame. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 40, David is expressing his reliance on God amidst adversaries. 2. Adversaries The individuals who mock or scorn David, represented by their exclamation "Aha, aha!" indicating their delight in his misfortune. 3. God The ultimate deliverer and protector whom David calls upon for justice and vindication. Teaching Points Trust in Divine JusticeDavid's response to his adversaries is not to retaliate but to trust in God's justice. Believers are encouraged to rely on God to address wrongs rather than taking matters into their own hands. Responding to Mockery The mockery of "Aha, aha!" represents the scorn believers may face. The appropriate response is to maintain integrity and faith, trusting that God will vindicate. The Consequences of Mockery The verse implies that those who mock will face shame. This serves as a warning against taking pleasure in others' misfortunes and highlights the importance of humility and compassion. The Power of Prayer David's plea is a form of prayer, demonstrating the power and importance of bringing our struggles and adversaries before God.Verse 15. - Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame; rather, by reason of their shame (Kay, Alexander, Revised Version). Let the shame and disgrace that attach to them (ver. 14) cause them to be desolate, or deserted of all. That say unto me, Aha, aha! (comp. Psalm 35:21, 25). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew May those who sayהָאֹמְרִ֥ים (hā·’ō·mə·rîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say to me, לִ֝֗י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew “Aha, הֶ֘אָ֥ח ׀ (he·’āḥ) Interjection Strong's 1889: Aha! aha!” הֶאָֽח׃ (he·’āḥ) Interjection Strong's 1889: Aha! be appalled יָ֭שֹׁמּוּ (yā·šōm·mū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8074: To stun, devastate, stupefy at עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against their own shame. בָּשְׁתָּ֑ם (bā·šə·tām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1322: Shame, shameful thing Links Psalm 40:15 NIVPsalm 40:15 NLT Psalm 40:15 ESV Psalm 40:15 NASB Psalm 40:15 KJV Psalm 40:15 BibleApps.com Psalm 40:15 Biblia Paralela Psalm 40:15 Chinese Bible Psalm 40:15 French Bible Psalm 40:15 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 40:15 Let them be desolate by reason (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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