Psalm 40:15
15 May those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!" be appalled at their own shame.
Other Translations of Psalm 40:15
King James Version
15 Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.
English Standard Version
15 Let those be appalled because of their shame who say to me, "Aha, Aha!"
The Message
15 So those who pray for my ruin will be booed and jeered without mercy.
New King James Version
15 Let them be confounded because of their shame, Who say to me, "Aha, aha!"
New Living Translation
15 Let them be horrified by their shame, for they said, "Aha! We've got him now!"
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 40:15
Commentary on Psalm 40:11-17
(Read Psalm 40:11-17)
The best saints see themselves undone, unless continually preserved by the grace of God. But see the frightful view the psalmist had of sin. This made the discovery of a Redeemer so welcome. In all his reflections upon each step of his life, he discovered something amiss. The sight and sense of our sins in their own colours, must distract us, if we have not at the same time some sight of a Saviour. If Christ has triumphed over our spiritual enemies, then we, through him, shall be more than conquerors. This may encourage all that seek God and love his salvation, to rejoice in him, and to praise him. No griefs nor poverty can render those miserable who fear the Lord. Their God, and all that he has or does, is the ground of their joy. The prayer of faith can unlock his fulness, which is adapted to all their wants. The promises are sure, the moment of fulfilment hastens forward. He who once came in great humility, shall come again in glorious majesty.