Psalm 40:4

New English Translation

How blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord and does not seek help from the proud or from liars!

Cross References

Psalm 119:21

You reprimand arrogant people. Those who stray from your commands are doomed.

Psalm 125:5

As for those who are bent on traveling a sinful path, may the Lord remove them, along with those who behave wickedly! May Israel experience peace!

Psalm 15:4

He despises a reprobate, but honors the Lord’s loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise.

Psalm 2:12

Give sincere homage! Otherwise he will be angry, and you will die because of your behavior, when his anger quickly ignites. How blessed are all who take shelter in him!

Psalm 33:3

Sing to him a new song! Play skillfully as you shout out your praises to him!

Psalm 34:8

Taste and see that the Lord is good! How blessed is the onewho takes shelter in him!

Psalm 71:6

I have leaned on you since birth; you pulled me from my mother’s womb. I praise you continually.

Jonah 2:8

Those who worship worthless idols forfeit the mercy that could be theirs.