Deuteronomy 32:40
40 I lift my hand to heaven and solemnly swear: As surely as I live forever,
Other Translations of Deuteronomy 32:40
King James Version
40 For I lift up my hand to heaven, and say, I live for ever.
English Standard Version
40 For I lift up my hand to heaven and swear, As I live forever,
The Message
40 I raise my hand in solemn oath; I say, 'I'm always around. By that very life I promise:
New King James Version
40 For I raise My hand to heaven, And say, "As I live forever,
New Living Translation
40 Now I raise my hand to heaven and declare, "As surely as I live,
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:40
Commentary on Deuteronomy 32:39-43
(Read Deuteronomy 32:39-43)
This conclusion of the song speaks, 1. Glory to God. No escape can be made from his power. 2. It speaks terror to his enemies. Terror indeed to those who hate him. The wrath of God is here revealed from heaven against them. 3. It speaks comfort to his own people. The song concludes with words of joy. Whatever judgments are brought upon sinners, it shall go well with the people of God.