Psalms 40:17

"Let all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Let such as love your salvation say continually, “Let the LORD be exalted!”"

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes joy and praise for those who sincerely seek God and find refuge in Him. It encourages a continual expression of gratitude and reverence by those who value God’s salvific work, reflecting a deep commitment to His sovereignty and glory.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

But I am poor and needy -More literally, “I am afflicted and poor.” The language would describe the condition of one who was afflicted and was at the same time poor; of one who had no resource but in God, and who was passing through scenes of poverty and sorrow. There were undoubtedly times in the life of David to which this language would be applicable; but it would be far more applicable to the circumstances in which the Redeemer was placed; and, in accordance with the interpretation which has been given of the other parts of the psalm, I suppose that this is designed to represent his afflicted and humble condition as a man of poverty and sorrow.

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