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Psalm Ps. 40. This psalm combines thanks for past mercies with a new request for God’s help.
Ps. 40:1–10 The singer reflects on previous situations in which he called on God for help (vv. 1–3). These situations have reinforced the lesson, blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust (v. 4). The song also teaches that one needs to thank God publicly for his help (vv. 3, 9–10).
Ps. 40:6–8 Offering sacrifices without faith, repentance, and obedience is useless (see 50:8–15; 51:16–19; Isa. 1:11–17; Heb. 10:5–7). An open ear is one ready to listen to and obey God’s words.
Ps. 40:11–17 Verse 11 alludes to Ex. 34:6. Previous experiences provide assurance that, in the current difficulties (evils . . . beyond number and my iniquities, Ps. 40:12), God will again make haste to help the singer (v. 13). The faithful (all who seek the Lord) will rejoice and be glad (v. 16) when the singer tells the “glad news” in the “great congregation” (v. 9).
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