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14 Let them be put to shame and confounded together
That seek after my soul to destroy it:
Let them be turned backward and brought to dishonor
That delight in my hurt.
15 Let them be [a]desolate [b]by reason of their shame
That say unto me, Aha, aha.
16 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee:
Let such as love thy salvation say continually,
Jehovah be magnified.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 40:15 Or, astonished
  2. Psalm 40:15 Or, for a reward of

14 May all who want to take my life(A)
    be put to shame and confusion;(B)
may all who desire my ruin(C)
    be turned back in disgrace.
15 May those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!”(D)
    be appalled at their own shame.
16 But may all who seek you(E)
    rejoice and be glad(F) in you;
may those who long for your saving help always say,
    “The Lord is great!”(G)

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