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Psalms 40:15

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 40:15 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Psalms 40:15 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Psalms 40:15 — KJV

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

— Psalms 40:15 (KJV)

Psalms 40:15 in Context — About the Book of Psalms

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Cross-References for Psalms 40:15

“Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha.”

Shares key themes with Psalms 40:15: let, reward, shame

“Therefore on that day he called him Jerubbaal, saying, Let Baal plead against him, because he hath thrown down his altar. Jerubbaal: that is, Let Baal plead Jerubbesheth: that is, Let the shameful thing plead”

Shares key themes with Psalms 40:15: let, shame, say

“And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and reproach her not: reproach...: Heb. shame her not”

Shares key themes with Psalms 40:15: let, shame, say

“And Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. And Jehu wrote letters, and sent to Samaria, unto the rulers of Jezreel, to the elders, and to them that brought up Ahab's children, saying, them...: Heb. nourishers”

Shares key themes with Psalms 40:15: let, say, aha

“Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.”

Shares key themes with Psalms 40:15: let, say, aha

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey