Psalms 40:2
“He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.”
Psalms 40:2 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he heard my prayers, and brought me out of the pit of misery and the mire of dregs. And he set my feet upon a rock, and directed my steps.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay; And he set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
- DARBYDarby
- And he brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock; he hath established my goings:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay. He set my feet on a rock, and gave me a firm place to stand.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And He doth cause me to come up From a pit of desolation ; from mire of mud, And He raiseth up on a rock my feet, He is establishing my steps.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
Context: Psalms 40
1{To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
2He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
3And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
4Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
About Psalms 40: Trust and Praise in the Lord's Deliverance
The 40th Psalm is a reflection of David's experience of waiting on the Lord's intervention in his life, as he recalls how God delivered him from despair and placed him on solid ground. David testifies to the goodness of God, offering songs of thanksgiving and obedience. He affirms his trust in the Lord and urges others to join in praise, acknowledging God's unfailing love and faithfulness.
Commentary
Psalm 40 is a timely reminder of the importance of trust, patience, and gratitude in our walk with God. Many of us have faced difficult seasons where we may feel abandoned or forgotten by God. David's honest plea for help in verses 1-3 resonates with us all. But David's experience shows us that through it all, God is faithful and will hear our cry. If we remain patient and obedient, God will eventually deliver us from our trials and afflictions.David's psalm is also a call to worship, with his words of thanksgiving for God's goodness, love, and faithfulness. David's praise is all-encompassing, moving beyond just his own experiences to recognize God's amazing works for all to see. Through David's example, we are challenged to remember and appreciate God's goodness, mercy and care for all of us. In this way, the psalm is a powerful reminder that God is worthy of our praise at all times, even when life is hard.