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Psalms 40:1 – 40:8
Psalm 40 can be divided into two parts. The first part constitutes a report of deliverance (vv. 1-10, while the second part is a prayer of praise and thanksgiving (vv.11-17). We find the Psalm beginning with David’s joyful report to the congregation about his deliverance and an e …

Psalms 40:9 – 40:13
Among the sins of omission, one of the most frequently “committed” is for thanklessness and ingratitude. When you hear many Christians talk their lips are filled with everything that is wrong and very little of what they are thankful for. Our singing and voicing praises …

Psalms 40:14 – 40:17
Again we find David crying out for deliverance. He always knew where to turn when his troubles overwhelmed him, he turned to God. In these four verses we find him taking comfort in the following thoughts:God is mighty (v. 14). It seems that David was writing this during Absalom’s …