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Verse 40

Psalms 40:15

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

May those who say to me, “Aha, aha!” be appalled at their own shame.

American Standard Version (1901)

Let them be desolate by reason of their shame That say unto me, Aha, aha.

Bible in Basic English

Let those who say to me, Aha, aha! be surprised because of their shame.

Free Bible Version

May they be shocked at their defeat, those who taunted me.

Geneva Bible 1599

Let them be destroyed for a rewarde of their shame, which say vnto me, Aha, aha.

King James (Authorized) Version

Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.

One Unity Resource Bible

Let them be desolate by reason of their shame that tell me, “Aha! Aha!”

Translation for Translators

I hope/desire that those who make fun of me will be dismayed when you defeat them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Let them be shocked because of their shame, those who say to me, “Aha, aha!”

Noah Webster Bible

Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say to me, Aha, aha.

World English Bible

Let them be desolate by reason of their shame that tell me, “Aha! Aha!”

Young's Literal Translation

They are desolate because of their shame, Who are saying to me, 'Aha, aha.'

Context

I Waited Patiently for the LORD

¹⁴May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated. ¹⁵May those who say to me, “Aha, aha!” be appalled at their own shame. ¹⁶May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “The LORD be magnified!”

Summary

In this verse, the psalmist cries out to God for deliverance from those who seek to destroy him. The psalmist expresses confidence in God's righteous judgment and asks for God's intervention against his enemies. This prayer reflects a deep trust in God's protection and justice, acknowledging that God is the ultimate source of refuge and salvation in times of trouble. It serves as a reminder that believers can turn to God in times of distress, knowing that He hears their cries and will ultimately bring justice and deliverance.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

for a reward--literally, "in consequence of." Aha--(Compare Psa 35:21, Psa 35:25).

Psalms 40:15

I Waited Patiently for the LORD

¹⁴May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated. ¹⁵May those who say to me, “Aha, aha!” be appalled at their own shame. ¹⁶May all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; may those who love Your salvation always say, “The LORD be magnified!”

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Berean Standard Bible

May those who say to me, “Aha, aha!” be appalled at their own shame.

American Standard Version (1901)

Let them be desolate by reason of their shame That say unto me, Aha, aha.

Bible in Basic English

Let those who say to me, Aha, aha! be surprised because of their shame.

Free Bible Version

May they be shocked at their defeat, those who taunted me.

Geneva Bible 1599

Let them be destroyed for a rewarde of their shame, which say vnto me, Aha, aha.

King James (Authorized) Version

Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.

One Unity Resource Bible

Let them be desolate by reason of their shame that tell me, “Aha! Aha!”

Translation for Translators

I hope/desire that those who make fun of me will be dismayed when you defeat them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Let them be shocked because of their shame, those who say to me, “Aha, aha!”

Noah Webster Bible

Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say to me, Aha, aha.

World English Bible

Let them be desolate by reason of their shame that tell me, “Aha! Aha!”

Young's Literal Translation

They are desolate because of their shame, Who are saying to me, 'Aha, aha.'