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The Source of True Blessing
Commentators agree that this verse defines true happiness and security. It is found not in human power or self-reliance, but in making God your exclusive trust. This secure foundation is contrasted with two unreliable alternatives: the 'proud' (the arrogant and self-sufficient) and those who 'turn aside to lies' (the deceitful, or as some scholars note, those who follow false beliefs or idols).
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 40:4
18th Century
Theologian
Blessed is that man that maketh the Lord his trust - See the notes at (Psalms 34:8). Compare (Psalms 27:1).…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 40:4
19th Century
Bishop
Respecteth not. —Better, turns not towards proud men and false apostates. The words are, however, somewhat obscure. The Septuagin…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 40:4
19th Century
Preacher
Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies.
Jesus knew the bl…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 40:4
16th Century
Theologian
Blessed is the man who hath set Jehovah for his confidence. David here relates what ground for good hope his deliverance would give to all…
John Gill
On Psalms 40:4
17th Century
Pastor
Blessed is the man that makes the Lord his trust
For such are safe and secure in him, are possessed of all blessings…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 40:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Doubts and fears about the eternal state are a horrible pit and miry clay, and have been so to many a dear child of God. There is power enough in G…