Psalms 40:11
Psalms 40:11 in Multiple Translations
O LORD, do not withhold Your mercy from me; Your loving devotion and faithfulness will always guard me.
Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.
Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O Jehovah; Let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.
Take not away your gentle mercies from me, O Lord; let your mercy and your faith keep me safe for ever.
Lord, please don't keep back your mercy from me. May your trustworthy love and faithfulness always be my protection.
Withdrawe not thou thy tender mercie from mee, O Lord: let thy mercie and thy trueth alway preserue me.
Thou, O Jehovah, restrainest not Thy mercies from me, Thy kindness and Thy truth do continually keep me.
Don’t withhold your tender mercies from me, LORD. Let your loving kindness and your truth continually preserve me.
Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy loving-kindness and thy truth continually preserve me.
But thou, O Lord, have mercy on me, and raise me up again: and I will requite them.
Yahweh, do not stop being merciful to me. Because you faithfully love me [PRS] and are loyal to me, always protect me.
Whenever I have troubles, God, you feel sorry for me, and you are good to me. You always love me, and I can always trust you. You keep me safe.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 40:11
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Psalms 40:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
צִדְקָתְ/ךָ֬
לֹא
כִסִּ֨יתִי
בְּ/ת֬וֹךְ
לִבִּ֗/י
אֱמוּנָתְ/ךָ֣
וּ/תְשׁוּעָתְ/ךָ֣
אָמָ֑רְתִּי
לֹא
כִחַ֥דְתִּי
חַסְדְּ/ךָ֥
וַ֝/אֲמִתְּ/ךָ֗
לְ/קָהָ֥ל
רָֽב
צִדְקָתְ/ךָ֬
tsᵉdâqâh
H6666
righteousness
N-fs | Suff
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
כִסִּ֨יתִי
kâçâh
H3680
to cover
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
בְּ/ת֬וֹךְ
tâvek
H8432
midst
Prep | N-ms
לִבִּ֗/י
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms | Suff
אֱמוּנָתְ/ךָ֣
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
faithfulness
N-fs | Suff
וּ/תְשׁוּעָתְ/ךָ֣
tᵉshûwʻâh
H8668
deliverance
Conj | N-fs | Suff
אָמָ֑רְתִּי
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
כִחַ֥דְתִּי
kâchad
H3582
to hide
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
חַסְדְּ/ךָ֥
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms | Suff
וַ֝/אֲמִתְּ/ךָ֗
ʼemeth
H571
truth
Conj | N-fs | Suff
לְ/קָהָ֥ל
qâhâl
H6951
assembly
Prep | N-ms
רָֽב
rab
H7227
many
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 40:11
צִדְקָתְ/ךָ֬
tsᵉdâqâh
H6666
"righteousness"
N-fs | Suff
Encompasses the idea of righteousness, including justice, virtue, and morality, often describing God's attribute or the standard for human behavior. It is used to describe the ideal for personal conduct and societal norms, emphasizing the importance of living a righteous life.
Definition: 1) justice, righteousness 1a) righteousness (in government) 1a1) of judge, ruler, king 1a2) of law 1a3) of Davidic king Messiah 1b) righteousness (of God's attribute) 1c) righteousness (in a case or cause) 1d) righteousness, truthfulness 1e) righteousness (as ethically right) 1f) righteousness (as vindicated), justification, salvation 1f1) of God 1f2) prosperity (of people) 1g) righteous acts Aramaic equivalent: tsid.qah (צִדְקָה "righteousness" H6665)
Usage: Occurs in 150 OT verses. KJV: justice, moderately, right(-eous) (act, -ly, -ness). See also: Genesis 15:6; Proverbs 16:31; Psalms 5:9.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
כִסִּ֨יתִי
kâçâh
H3680
"to cover"
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
To cover something means to fill up hollows or hide something from view, as seen in many biblical stories. This verb is used in various forms throughout the Bible, such as to cover oneself with clothing or to conceal something for protection. It can also mean to overwhelm or spread over something.
Definition: 1) to cover, conceal, hide 1a) (Qal) conceal, covered (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be covered 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cover, clothe 1c2) to cover, conceal 1c3) to cover (for protection) 1c4) to cover over, spread over 1c5) to cover, overwhelm 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be covered 1d2) to be clothed 1e) (Hithpael) to cover oneself, clothe oneself
Usage: Occurs in 149 OT verses. KJV: clad self, close, clothe, conceal, cover (self), (flee to) hide, overwhelm. Compare H3780 (כָּשָׂה). See also: Genesis 7:19; Psalms 32:1; Psalms 32:5.
בְּ/ת֬וֹךְ
tâvek
H8432
"midst"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to the middle or center of something, such as a group of people or a physical space. It can also mean among or between things, as seen in various Bible translations.
Definition: 1) midst, middle 1a) midst, middle 1b) into, through (after verbs of motion) 1c) among (of a number of persons) 1d) between (of things arranged by twos) 1e) from among (as to take or separate etc)
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:6; Numbers 35:5; 2 Chronicles 32:4.
לִבִּ֗/י
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
אֱמוּנָתְ/ךָ֣
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
"faithfulness"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for faithfulness, meaning firmness, security, or fidelity. It describes being steady and trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations of faith, stability, and truth. This concept is essential in the Bible, particularly in relationships and commitments.
Definition: firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily. See also: Exodus 17:12; Psalms 89:50; Psalms 33:4.
וּ/תְשׁוּעָתְ/ךָ֣
tᵉshûwʻâh
H8668
"deliverance"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means salvation or deliverance, often describing God's rescue of his people. It appears in books like Psalms and Isaiah, where God promises to save and deliver his people.
Definition: : salvation 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) deliverance (usually by God through human agency) 1b) salvation (spiritual in sense) Also means: te.shu.ah (תְּשׁוּעָה ": victory" H8668H)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, help, safety, salvation, victory. See also: Judges 15:18; Psalms 40:17; Psalms 33:17.
אָמָ֑רְתִּי
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
כִחַ֥דְתִּי
kâchad
H3582
"to hide"
V-Piel-Perf-1cs
Kachad means to hide or conceal, and can also mean to destroy or cut off. It is used to describe being hidden or effaced.
Definition: 1) to hide, conceal, cut off, cut down, make desolate, kick 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be hidden 1a2) to be effaced, be destroyed, be cut off 1b) (Piel) to cover, hide 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to hide 1c2) to efface, annihilate
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: conceal, cut down (off), desolate, hide. See also: Genesis 47:18; Job 22:20; Psalms 40:11.
חַסְדְּ/ךָ֥
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
וַ֝/אֲמִתְּ/ךָ֗
ʼemeth
H571
"truth"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means truth, faithfulness, or stability, and is often used to describe God's character and promises. In Psalm 100:5, it says God's truth endures forever, and in Proverbs 12:17, it emphasizes the importance of truthful speech.
Definition: : faithful 1) firmness, faithfulness, truth 1a) sureness, reliability 1b) stability, continuance 1c) faithfulness, reliableness 1d) truth 1d1) as spoken 1d2) of testimony and judgment 1d3) of divine instruction 1d4) truth as a body of ethical or religious knowledge 1d5) true doctrine adv 2) in truth, truly
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. See also: Genesis 24:27; Psalms 111:7; Psalms 15:2.
לְ/קָהָ֥ל
qâhâl
H6951
"assembly"
Prep | N-ms
A group of people gathered together, like the congregation in Solomon's temple or a crowd in the streets of Jerusalem.
Definition: 1) assembly, company, congregation, convocation 1a) assembly 1a1) for evil counsel, war or invasion, religious purposes 1b) company (of returning exiles) 1c) congregation 1c1) as organised body
Usage: Occurs in 116 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude. See also: Genesis 28:3; 2 Chronicles 28:14; Psalms 22:23.
רָֽב
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 40:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 40:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 40:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 40:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 40:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 40:11
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 40:11
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 40:11
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 40:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 40:11
- Sermons on Psalms 40:11
Context — I Waited Patiently for the LORD
9I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know.
10I have not covered up Your righteousness in my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and salvation; I have not concealed Your loving devotion and faithfulness from the great assembly.
11O LORD, do not withhold Your mercy from me; Your loving devotion and faithfulness will always guard me.
12For evils without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me, so that I cannot see. They are more than the hairs of my head, and my heart has failed within me. 13Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me; hurry, O LORD, to help me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 23:6 | Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. |
| 2 | Psalms 43:3 | Send out Your light and Your truth; let them lead me. Let them bring me to Your holy mountain, and to the place where You dwell. |
| 3 | Psalms 57:3 | He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth. |
| 4 | Proverbs 20:28 | Loving devotion and faithfulness preserve a king; by these he maintains his throne. |
| 5 | Psalms 61:7 | May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him. |
| 6 | Psalms 69:16 | Answer me, O LORD, for Your loving devotion is good; turn to me in keeping with Your great compassion. |
| 7 | Psalms 69:13 | But my prayer to You, O LORD, is for a time of favor. In Your abundant loving devotion, O God, answer me with Your sure salvation. |
| 8 | Psalms 85:10 | Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed. |
| 9 | Hebrews 5:7 | During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence. |
Psalms 40:11 Summary
[Psalms 40:11 is a prayer where David asks God not to stop being kind and loving to him, and to always keep him safe with His faithfulness. This means David trusts God to take care of him and protect him from harm, just like a shepherd takes care of his sheep (as seen in Psalms 23:1-4). We can also trust in God's loving devotion and faithfulness, just like David did, and know that He will always be with us (Hebrews 13:5). By trusting in God, we can have peace and confidence in His love and care for us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to ask God not to withhold His mercy?
Asking God not to withhold His mercy means we are seeking His compassion and kindness in our lives, just as David did in Psalms 40:11, and as the Psalmist encouraged in Psalms 23:4, where it says God's rod and staff comfort us.
How can we be sure of God's loving devotion and faithfulness?
We can be sure of God's loving devotion and faithfulness because of His promise in Lamentations 3:22-23, which tells us that His mercies never end and are new every morning, and as seen in Psalms 40:11, His loving devotion and faithfulness will always guard us.
What does it mean for God's loving devotion and faithfulness to guard us?
God's loving devotion and faithfulness guarding us means He protects and keeps us safe from harm, as stated in Psalms 91:4, which says He will cover us with His feathers and under His wings we will find refuge.
How can we apply this verse to our daily lives?
We can apply Psalms 40:11 to our daily lives by trusting in God's mercy, loving devotion, and faithfulness, and seeking to live a life that honors Him, just as it says in Proverbs 3:5-6 to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you have experienced God's mercy in your life, and how can you thank Him for it?
- How can you trust in God's loving devotion and faithfulness when faced with challenges and uncertainties?
- What are some areas in your life where you need God's protection and guarding, and how can you pray for His help?
- How can you reflect God's loving devotion and faithfulness to those around you, and what impact can it have on your relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 40:11
Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O Lord,.... this is a petition of Christ to his Father, when in the midst of his sorrows and sufferings, before related; and particularly when he hid his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 40:11
Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 40:11
This prayer is uttered by David, either, 1. In the person of Christ; to whom it may agree. Or, 2. In his own person. Having been transported and carried forth by the Spirit of God to the contemplation and commemoration of the great mystery of the Messias, of whom he was an illustrious type, now he seems to be led back by the same Spirit to the consideration of himself and his own particular case.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 40:11
Psalms 40:11 Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.Ver. 11. Withhold not thou thy tender mercies, &c.] Whereas, while the saints are on earth there will be a perpetual interchange of comforts and crosses; prayers must be joined with praises, and care taken that, confirmed by former experiences, they still depend upon God. Nunc in luto adhuc haerens et cum residuo calamitatum colluctans precatur Deum. Let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me] Tuos illos custodes mihi ad latus adhibe, let those two attributes of thine be mine angel guardians at all times.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 40:11
Verse 11. Thy tender mercies] רחמיך rachameycha, such propensities and feelings as a mother bears to her child; or animals in general to their young. Let thy loving-kindness] חסדך chasdecha, thy overflowing and superabundant mercy. And thy truth] What is revealed in thy word: continually preserve me. Mercy to help me, truth to direct me; and, by the operation of both, I shall be continually preserved from sin and evil.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 40:11
11. Thou, O Jehovah, wilt not restrain Thy tender mercies from me, Thy lovingkindness and thy truth shall continually guard me. The words are not a prayer but an expression of confidence in the certainty of God’s response (Matthew 10:32). Thou is emphatic. God on His part will not fail. The double correspondence with Psalms 40:9-10 should be noted. As he has not restrained his lips, so, he trusts, God will not restrain His tender mercies: as he has not ceased to acknowledge God’s lovingkindness and truth, so that lovingkindness and truth will not cease to protect him. Cp. Psalms 25:21; Psalms 61:7; Isaiah 63:15.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 40:11
Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O Lord - Do not restrain or hold back thy compassions. Let thy mercies - the expressions of thy love - flow out freely toward me in connection with what I have done.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 40:11
11. The tone and theme of the psalm suddenly change from thanksgiving and gladness to complaint, confession of sin, and prayer.
Sermons on Psalms 40:11
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The God Who Helps by D.A. Carson | This sermon emphasizes the need to trust in God's help in times of trouble, acknowledging our dependence on Him and the ongoing need for His mercy and protection. It highlights the |
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The Dejected Believer's Soliloquy. a Discourse Occasioned by the Decease of Mrs. Ann Button. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the theme of the dejected believer's struggle with despair, drawing from Psalm 40:11. He reflects on the Psalmist's longing for God's presence amidst trials a |
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Attributes of God (Series 2): The Goodness of God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unchanging truth that God is good, regardless of the evil and darkness present in the world. He encourages listeners to experience God's |
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(John - Part 39): The Relationship Between the Shepherd and the Sheep by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the role of a shepherd in taking care of his flock. He compares a mother's responsibility for her children to a shepherd's responsibility fo |
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What Child Is This? the Benedictus by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the prevailing conditions of desolation and darkness in the world during the time of Zechariah. He emphasizes the need for salvation from enem |
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Accepting His Love by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker shares the testimony of a man who was once a serial killer but has now become a Christian. The man struggled with feelings of unworthiness and questione |
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Seven Bible Valleys by Jack Hyles | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of finding joy and delight in life and in church. They acknowledge that suffering and loneliness are also part of life, but th |