Parallel Verses
Amplified
Let those be appalled and desolate because of their shame
Who say to me, “Aha, aha [rejoicing in my misfortune]!”
New American Standard Bible
Who
King James Version
Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.
Holman Bible
be horrified because of their shame.
International Standard Version
Let shame be the reward for those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!"
A Conservative Version
Let them be desolate because of their shame who say to me, Aha, aha.
American Standard Version
Let them be desolate by reason of their shame That say unto me, Aha, aha.
Bible in Basic English
Let those who say to me, Aha, aha! be surprised because of their shame.
Darby Translation
Let them be desolate, because of their shame, that say unto me, Aha! Aha!
Julia Smith Translation
They shall be made desolate for the reward of their shame, they saying to me, Aha! aha!
King James 2000
Let them be desolate as a reward for their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Let them be appalled because of their shame, those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!"
Modern King James verseion
Let them be desolate as a reward for their shame, those who say to me, Aha, aha!
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Let them be desolate, and rewarded with shame, that say unto me, "There! There!"
NET Bible
May those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!" be humiliated and disgraced!
New Heart English Bible
Let them be desolate by reason of their shame that tell me, "Aha. Aha."
The Emphasized Bible
Let them be astonished on account of their own shame, who are saying of me, Aha! Aha!
Webster
Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say to me, Aha, aha.
World English Bible
Let them be desolate by reason of their shame that tell me, "Aha! Aha!"
Youngs Literal Translation
They are desolate because of their shame, Who are saying to me, 'Aha, aha.'
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 40:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Thanksgiving And A Cry For Help
14
Let those be ashamed and humiliated together
Who seek my life to destroy it;
Let those be turned back [in defeat] and dishonored
Who delight in my hurt.
Let those be appalled and desolate because of their shame
Who say to me, “Aha, aha [rejoicing in my misfortune]!”
Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You;
Let those who love Your salvation say continually,
“The Lord be magnified!”
Cross References
Psalm 35:21
They open their mouths wide against me;
They say, “Aha, aha, our eyes have seen it!”
Psalm 35:25
Do not let them say in their heart, “Aha, that is what we wanted!”
Do not let them say, “We have swallowed him up and destroyed him.”
Psalm 69:24-25
Pour out Your indignation on them,
And let [the fierceness of] Your burning anger overtake them.
Psalm 70:3-4
Let them be turned back because of their shame and disgrace
Who say, “Aha, aha!”
Psalm 73:19
How they are destroyed in a moment!
They are completely swept away by sudden terrors!
Psalm 109:6-20
Appoint a wicked man against him,
And let an attacker stand at his right hand [to kill him].
Luke 19:43-44
Luke 21:23-24