Psalm 40:4 Blessed is that man that makes the LORD his trust, and respects not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. The psalmist here expresses — I. A PECULIAR HABIT OF MIND. What is implied in trusting in God? 1. A knowledge of His character. 2. It implies the consciousness of reconciliation. 3. Obedience. 4. Piety or devotion. II. THE HAPPINESS CONNECTED WITH THIS TRUST IN THE LORD. 1. See it by way of contrast. For how insufficient and unstable are the objects in which the world trusts. Riches, skill, virtue and the like. 2. In the perfections of the God in whom we trust. Think of all His attributes and each will minister to this happiness. 3. In what is prepared for such, both here and hereafter. (W. Wright.) Parallel Verses KJV: Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. |
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