Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
Let them be appalled because of their shame, those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!"
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.
Amplified
Let those be appalled and desolate because of their shame
Who say to me, “Aha, aha [rejoicing in my misfortune]!”
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.
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 them be shamed and abashed altogether who seek to take away my life. 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.
Cross References
Psalm 35:21
They also made wide their mouths against me. They said, "Aha! Aha! Our eyes have seen [it]."
Psalm 35:25
Do not let them say in their hearts, "Aha, our desire." Let them not say, "We have swallowed him up."
Psalm 69:24-25
Pour out your indignation on them, and let your burning anger overtake them.
Psalm 70:3-4
let them turn back because of their shame, those who say, "Aha! Aha!"
Psalm 73:19
How they become a desolation in a moment! They come to a complete end by terrors.
Psalm 109:6-20
Appoint over him a wicked [man], and let an accuser stand at his right [hand].
Luke 19:43-44
For days will come upon you and your enemies will put up an embankment against you, and will surround you and press you hard from all directions.
Luke 21:23-24
Woe to those {who are pregnant} and to those who are nursing [their babies] in those days! For there will be great distress on the earth and wrath against this people,