Psalms 40:16

Psalms 40:17 net — I am oppressed and needy! May the Lord pay attention to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O my God, do not delay!

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"I am oppressed and needy! May the Lord pay attention to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O my God, do not delay!"

— Psalms 40:17, NET Bible

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KJV
“But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God. ”
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ASV
“But I am poor and needy; Yetthe Lord thinketh upon me: Thou art my help and my deliverer; Make no tarrying, O my God. ”
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WEB
“But I am poor and needy. May the Lord think about me. You are my help and my deliverer. Don't delay, my God. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.”
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BBE
“Though I am poor and in need, the Lord has me in mind; you are my help and my saviour; let there be no waiting, O my God.”
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KJVA
“But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God. ”
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Psalms 40 — Context

May those who are trying to snatch away my life be totally embarrassed and ashamed! May those who want to harm me be turned back and ashamed!

May those who say to me,“Aha! Aha!” be humiliated and disgraced!

May all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you! May those who love to experience your deliverance say continually,“May the LORD be praised!”

I am oppressed and needy! May the Lord pay attention to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O my God, do not delay!

Psalms 40:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 40:17 say?

Psalms 40:17 in the NET Bible reads: “I am oppressed and needy! May the Lord pay attention to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O my God, do not delay!”

Where is Psalms 40:17 in the Bible?

Psalms 40:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 40, verse 17.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 40:17.

What translation should I read Psalms 40:17 in?

Psalms 40:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 40:17?

Psalms 40:17 reads (NET): “I am oppressed and needy! May the Lord pay attention to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O my God, do not delay!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 40:17 net — I am oppressed and needy! May the Lord pay attention to me! You are my helper and my deliverer! O my God, do not delay!

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Psalms 40 — Context

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