Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods. New Living Translation Oh, the joys of those who trust the LORD, who have no confidence in the proud or in those who worship idols. English Standard Version 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! Berean Standard Bible Blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, who has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood. King James Bible Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. New King James Version Blessed is that man who makes the LORD his trust, And does not respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. New American Standard Bible How blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, And has not turned to the proud, nor to those who become involved in falsehood. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible How blessed is the man who has made Yahweh his trust, And has not turned to the proud, nor to those who stray into falsehood. Amplified Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible How happy is anyone who has put his trust in the LORD and has not turned to the proud or to those who run after lies! Holman Christian Standard Bible How happy is the man who has put his trust in the LORD and has not turned to the proud or to those who run after lies! American Standard Version Blessed is the man that maketh Jehovah his trust, And respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. Contemporary English Version You bless all of those who trust you, LORD, and refuse to worship idols or follow false gods. English Revised Version Blessed is the man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. GOD'S WORD® Translation Blessed is the person who places his confidence in the LORD and does not rely on arrogant people or those who follow lies. Good News Translation Happy are those who trust the LORD, who do not turn to idols or join those who worship false gods. International Standard Version How blessed is that strong person who places his trust in the LORD, and who has not acknowledged the proud nor resorted to lies. Majority Standard Bible Blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, who has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood. NET Bible How blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD and does not seek help from the proud or from liars! New Heart English Bible Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, and doesn't respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. Webster's Bible Translation Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. World English Bible Blessed is the man who makes Yahweh his trust, and doesn’t respect the proud, nor such as turn away to lies. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionO the blessedness of the man "" Who has made YHWH his trust, "" And has not turned to the proud, "" And those turning aside to lies. Young's Literal Translation O the happiness of the man Who hath made Jehovah his trust, And hath not turned unto the proud, And those turning aside to lies. Smith's Literal Translation Happy the man who set Jehovah his trust, and turned not to the arrogant, and those turning aside to falsehood. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBlessed is the man whose trust is in the name of the Lord; and who hath not had regard to vanities, and lying follies. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Blessed the man who sets his security in the LORD, who turns not to the arrogant or to those who stray after falsehood. New Revised Standard Version Happy are those who make the LORD their trust, who do not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after false gods. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBlessed is the man whose trust is in the name of the LORD, and who returns not to vanity; neither to lying conversation. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Blessed is the son of man who trusts upon The Name of LORD JEHOVAH, and has not returned to futility, neither to lying speech. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Happy is the man that hath made the LORD his trust, And hath not turned unto the arrogant, nor unto such as fall away treacherously. Brenton Septuagint Translation Blessed is the man whose hope is in the name of the Lord, and who has not regarded vanities and false frenzies. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context I Waited Patiently for the LORD…3He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD. 4Blessed is the man who has made the LORD his trust, who has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood. 5Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us—none can compare to You—if I proclaim and declare them, they are more than I can count.… Cross References Jeremiah 17:7 But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. Proverbs 16:20 Whoever heeds instruction will find success, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD. Psalm 84:12 O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You! Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! Isaiah 30:18 Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him. Psalm 146:5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him. Psalm 118:8-9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. / It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes. Isaiah 26:3-4 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. Psalm 125:1 A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever. Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it. Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. / In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. Treasury of Scripture Blessed is that man that makes the LORD his trust, and respects not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. Blessed Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. Psalm 34:8 O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. Psalm 84:11,12 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly… respecteth Psalm 15:4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. Psalm 101:3-7 I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me… Psalm 119:21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandments. as turn Psalm 125:5 As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel. Isaiah 44:18-20 They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand… Jeremiah 10:14,15 Every man is brutish in his knowledge: every founder is confounded by the graven image: for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them… Jump to Previous Arrogant Astray Blessed Deceit Faith Fall False. Gods Happy Honour Lies Makes Maketh Pride Proud Respect Respecteth Treacherously Trust Turn TurnedJump to Next Arrogant Astray Blessed Deceit Faith Fall False. Gods Happy Honour Lies Makes Maketh Pride Proud Respect Respecteth Treacherously Trust Turn TurnedPsalm 40 1. The benefit of confidence in God6. Obedience is the best sacrifice 11. The sense of David's evils inflames his prayer Blessed is the man The Hebrew word for "blessed" is "אַשְׁרֵי" (ashrei), which conveys a sense of happiness, contentment, and divine favor. In the biblical context, this blessing is not merely a temporary or material happiness but a deep-seated joy that comes from a right relationship with God. The phrase "the man" is inclusive, indicating that this blessing is available to anyone who chooses to follow the path of righteousness and trust in the Lord. who has made the LORD his trust who has not turned to the proud nor to those who lapse into falsehood Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Blessedאַ֥שְֽׁרֵי (’aš·rê) Interjection Strong's 835: Happiness, interjection, how happy! is the man הַגֶּ֗בֶר (hag·ge·ḇer) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1397: A valiant man, warrior, a person simply who אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that has made שָׂ֣ם (śām) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set the LORD יְ֭הֹוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel his trust, מִבְטַח֑וֹ (miḇ·ṭa·ḥōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4009: A refuge, security, assurance who has not וְֽלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no turned פָנָ֥ה (p̄ā·nāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6437: To turn, to face, appear, look to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the proud, רְ֝הָבִ֗ים (rə·hā·ḇîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7295: Proud, defiant nor to those who lapse וְשָׂטֵ֥י (wə·śā·ṭê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 7750: To detrude, become derelict into falsehood! כָזָֽב׃ (ḵā·zāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3577: A lie, falsehood, deceptive thing Links Psalm 40:4 NIVPsalm 40:4 NLT Psalm 40:4 ESV Psalm 40:4 NASB Psalm 40:4 KJV Psalm 40:4 BibleApps.com Psalm 40:4 Biblia Paralela Psalm 40:4 Chinese Bible Psalm 40:4 French Bible Psalm 40:4 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 40:4 Blessed is the man who makes Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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