Parallel Verses
Amplified
Then I said, “Behold, I come [to the throne];
In the scroll of the book it is written of me.
New American Standard Bible
In the scroll of the book it is
King James Version
Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,
Holman Bible
it is written about me in the volume of the scroll.
International Standard Version
Then I said, "Here I am! I have come! In the scroll of the book it is written about me.
A Conservative Version
Then I said, Lo, I have come. In the volume of a book it is written of me.
American Standard Version
Then said I, Lo, I am come; In the roll of the book it is written of me:
Bible in Basic English
Then I said, See, I come; it is recorded of me in the roll of the book,
Darby Translation
Then said I, Behold, I come, in the volume of the book it is written of me --
Julia Smith Translation
Then I said, Behold, I came: in the volume of the book it was written concerning me.
King James 2000
Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then I said, "Look, I come. In [the] scroll of [the] book it is written concerning me:
Modern King James verseion
Then I said, Lo, I come, in the volume of the Book it is written of Me;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then said I, "Lo, I come. In the beginning of the book it is written of me,
NET Bible
Then I say, "Look! I come! What is written in the scroll pertains to me.
New Heart English Bible
Then I said, "Behold, I have come. It is written about me in the scroll of a book.
The Emphasized Bible
Then, said I - Lo! I am come, In the written scroll, is it prescribed for me;
Webster
Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,
World English Bible
Then I said, "Behold, I have come. It is written about me in the book in the scroll.
Youngs Literal Translation
Then said I, 'Lo, I have come,' In the roll of the book it is written of me,
Themes
Consecration » Examples of personal
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ doing the will of God the father
the Law of moses » Christ » Fulfilled all precepts of
Names » Of the word of God » Book, the
Offerings » Animal sacrifices » A type of Christ
The scriptures » Are called the » Book
The Surrendered life » Consecration » Examples of personal
References
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 40:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Thanksgiving And A Cry For Help
6
Sacrifice and meal offering You do not desire, nor do You delight in them;
You have opened my ears and given me the capacity to hear [and obey Your word];
Burnt offerings and sin offerings You do not require.
Then I said, “Behold, I come [to the throne];
In the scroll of the book it is written of me.
“I delight to do Your will, O my God;
Your law is within my heart.”
Cross References
Luke 24:44
Then He said to them,
Hebrews 10:7-9
“Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come
To do Your will, O God—
[To fulfill] what is written of Me in the scroll of the book.’”
Genesis 3:15
“And I will put enmity (open hostility)
Between you and the woman,
And between your seed (offspring) and her
He shall [fatally] bruise your head,
And you shall [only] bruise His heel.”
Luke 24:27
Then beginning with Moses and [throughout] all the [writings of the] prophets, He explained and interpreted for them the things referring to Himself [found] in all the Scriptures.
John 5:39
Acts 10:43
All the prophets testify about Him, that through His name everyone who believes in Him [whoever trusts in and relies on Him, accepting Him as Savior and Messiah] receives forgiveness of sins.”
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
For I passed on to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to [that which] the Scriptures [foretold],
1 Peter 1:10-11
Regarding this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace [of God] that was intended for you, searched carefully and inquired [about this future way of salvation],
Revelation 19:10
Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he [stopped me and] said to me, “You must not do that; I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers and sisters who have and hold the testimony of Jesus. Worship God [alone]. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy [His life and teaching are the heart of prophecy].”