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14 Let them be shamed and abashed altogether
who seek to take away my life.[a]
Let them be repulsed and humiliated
who desire my harm.
15 Let them be appalled because of their shame,
those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!”
16 Let them rejoice and be glad in you,
all those who seek you.
Let them say continually, “Yahweh is great!”
—those who love your salvation.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 40:14 Or “soul”

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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