14 (A)Let them be ashamed and brought to mutual confusion
Who seek to destroy my [a]life;
Let them be driven backward and brought to dishonor
Who wish me evil.
15 Let them be (B)confounded because of their shame,
Who say to me, “Aha, aha!”

16 (C)Let all those who seek You rejoice and be glad in You;
Let such as love Your salvation (D)say continually,
“The Lord be magnified!”

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 40:14 Lit. 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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