Psalm 40:16-17

Easy-to-Read Version

¹⁶But may those who come to you be happy and rejoice.
May those who love being saved by you always be able to say, “Praise the Lord!”^[a]

¹⁷My Lord, I am only a poor, helpless man,
but please pay attention to me.
You are my helper, the one who can save me.
My God, don’t be too late.

Psalm 40:16 Praise the Lord Literally, “The Lord is great” or “May the Lord be magnified.”

Psalm 40:16-17

New International Version

¹⁶But may all who seek you^(A)
rejoice and be glad^(B) in you;
may those who long for your saving help always say,
“The Lord is great!”^(C)

¹⁷But as for me, I am poor and needy;^(D)
may the Lord think^(E) of me.
You are my help^(F) and my deliverer;^(G)
you are my God, do not delay.^(H)

Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

New International Version (NIV)