Psalms 40:15

“Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.”

"Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha." - Psalms 40:15
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What does Psalms 40:15 mean?

The verse Psalms 40:15 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha." This verse is part of a larger psalm attributed to King David, in which he extols the virtues of patience, trust, and obedience…

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From Shame to Redemption: A Prayer for Deliverance

In the heart of the Psalms, we often find a powerful echo of human emotion—joys, sorrows, triumphs, and deep anguish. Psalm 40 is one such passage that captures the essence of the believer’s journey through trials and tribulations and, importantly, points us toward divine…

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A Prayer for Deliverance from Mockery

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heavy heart, seeking solace and strength in times of trial and tribulation. As I reflect upon the profound words found in Psalm 40:15, "Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, Aha," I am reminded of…

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Psalms 40:15 - "Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha."
Psalms 40: 1:-11
"The people asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of heaven." - Psalms 105:40
"Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me," - Psalms 40:7
Psalms 105:40 - "The people asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of heaven."
Psalms 40:7 - "Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,"
Psalms 78:40 - "How oft did they provoke him in the wilderness, and grieve him in the desert!"
Psalm 15
Psalms 40:1 - "I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry."
Psalms 40:13 - "Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me."
Psalms 119:40 - "Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness."
Psalms 107:40 - "He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way."
Psalms 40:4 - "Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies."
"Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to ruin." - Psalms 89:40
Psalms 106:40 - "Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own inheritance."
Psalms 40:8 - "I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart."
"I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart." - Psalms 40:8
Psalms 89:15 - "Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance."
Psalms 89:40 - "Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to ruin."
Psalms 18:40 - "Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me."
Psalms 15:1 (KJVA) 1 A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
Psalms 91 15
"And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul." - Psalms 106:15
Psalms 119:15
Psalms 15:1 (KJVA) 1 A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
"To shew that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him." - Psalms 92:15
Psalms 40:9 - "I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest."
Psalms 40:16 - "Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love thy salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified."
Psalms 40:6 - "Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required."