Psalm 40:2

The Passion Translation

He stooped down to lift me out of danger from the desolate pit I was in, out of the muddy mess I had fallen into. Now he’s lifted me up into a firm, secure place and steadied me while I walk along his ascending path.

Cross References

Psalm 116:3

Death once stared me in the face, and I was close to slipping into its dark shadows. I was terrified and overcome with sorrow.

Psalm 119:133

Prepare before me a path filled with your promises, and don’t allow even one sin to have dominion over me.

Psalm 143:3

My enemies have chased and caught me and crushed my life into dust. Now I’m living in the darkness of death’s shadow.

Psalm 17:5

My steps follow in the tracks of your chariot wheels, always staying in their path, never straying from your way.

Psalm 18:36

You’ve set me free, and now I’m standing complete, ready to fight some more!

Psalm 18:7

The earth itself shivered and shook. It reeled and rocked before him. As the mountains trembled, they melted away, for his anger was kindled on my behalf!

Psalm 27:5

In the day of trouble, he will treasure me in his shelter, under the cover of his tent. He will lift me high upon a rock, out of reach from all my enemies who surround me. Triumphant now, I’ll bring him my offerings of praise, singing and shouting with ecstatic joy! Yes, I will sing praises to Yahweh!

Psalm 37:23

When Yahweh delights in how you live your life, he establishes your every step.

Psalm 61:2

For no matter where I am, even when I’m far from home, I will cry out to you for a father’s help. When I’m feeble and overwhelmed by life, guide me into your glory, where I am safe and sheltered.

Psalm 71:20

Even though you’ve let us sink down with trials and troubles, I know you will revive us again, lifting us up from the dust of death.

Psalm 86:13

You love me so much, and you have placed your greatness upon me. You rescued me from the deepest place of darkness, and you have delivered me from a certain death.

Isaiah 24:22

They will be gathered together and locked up in a prison like prisoners in a pit, and after many days, they will be punished.

Matthew 13:50

and throw them into the fiery furnace, where they will experience great sorrow and anguish.

Acts 2:24

God destroyed the cords of death and raised him up, because it was impossible for death’s power to hold him prisoner.