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Psalm 40

Psalm 40:12

I Waited Patiently for the LORD · Psalm 40:1–17
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Translations

Modern
For 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.
Traditional
For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me.
Literal
For evils have surrounded against me, until there is no numbering them; my iniquities have overtaken me, and I am not able to see; they are vast beyond the hairs of my head, and my heart has left me.
Latin
Quoniam circumdederunt me mala quorum non est numerus; comprehenderunt me iniquitates meæ, et non potui ut viderem. Multiplicatæ sunt super capillos capitis mei, et cor meum dereliquit me.

Original

Hebrew
English
For 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.

Notes

Psalms 40:12–17

  • The psalmist is troubled by both his adversities and his own sins and prays for rescue.

  • This passage is almost the same as Psalm 70.

Psalms 40:1–17

This psalm has a thanksgiving song (Psalm 40:1–10) and a lament (40:11–17). The thanksgiving song explains why the psalmist is thankful (Psalm 40:1–5), shows a promise to stay committed (40:6–8), and shares a public testimony about God's character (40:7–10). The lament talks about the psalmist's troubles due to his sins (Psalm 40:11–12) and includes two prayers asking for justice (40:13–15, 17).

Parallels

Psalm 70:1–5 Hebrews 10:1–18

Glossary

Confession David Fellowship Imprecatory Psalms Mercy Messiah Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Conscience for his Adultery and the Murder of Uriah Head: Parts of Mentioned: The Hair Prayer: Confession In Repentance: Exemplified Sin: Confession of The Hair: Innumerable