Psalm 40:17

Translations

Modern

But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my helper and deliverer; O my God, do not delay.

Traditional

But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.

Literal

And I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me; You are my help and my deliverer—O my God, do not delay!

Latin

Ego autem mendicus sum et pauper; Dominus sollicitus est mei. Adjutor meus et protector meus tu es; Deus meus, ne tardaveris.

Original

Hebrew

English

But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my helper and deliverer; O my God, do not delay.

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).

Theme notes and profiles

David Psalms of Suffering Salvation in the Psalms The Poor and Needy in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 70:5
But I am poor and needy; hurry to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.
Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
Isaiah 41:17
The poor and needy seek water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
Psalm 34:6
This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles.
1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
Psalm 54:4
Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul.
Psalm 86:1
A prayer of David. Incline Your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy.
1 Peter 2:23
When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.
Psalm 40:5
Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us—none can compare to You—if I proclaim and declare them, they are more than I can count.
Isaiah 50:7–9
Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.
Psalm 143:7–8
Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit.
Psalm 69:33
For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His captive people.

Parallels

Psalm 70:1–5 Hebrews 10:1–18

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

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

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Faith: Exemplified Needs

Psalm 40:17

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