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Let them be desolate by reason of their shame that tell me, "Aha! Aha!"

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The Taunt of "Aha, aha"

Commentators explain that the phrase "Aha, aha" is not simple disagreement but a cry of malicious joy and contempt. It describes those who exult and rejoice in the suffering and downfall of another. This highlights the deep-seated evil the psalmist is facing from his enemies.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Psalms 40:15

18th Century

Theologian

Let them be desolate - The word used here means to be astonished or amazed; then, to be laid waste, or made desolate. As used here,…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Psalm 40:13–15

19th Century

Preacher

Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me. Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destro…

John Gill

John Gill

On Psalms 40:15

17th Century

Pastor

Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame
Of their shameful wishes, words, and actions, as they were: their h…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Psalms 40:11–17

17th Century

Minister

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 ma…