Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then said I, "Lo, I come. In the beginning 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:
Amplified
Then I said, “Behold, I come [to the throne];
In the scroll 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;
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 meat-offering thou wouldest not, but mine ears hast thou opened. Burnt-offerings and sacrifice for sin hast thou not required. 7 Then said I, "Lo, I come. In the beginning of the book it is written of me, 8 that I should fulfill thy will, O my God. I am content to do it; yea, thy law is within my heart."
Cross References
Luke 24:44
And he said unto them, "These are the words, which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you: that all must be fulfilled which were written of me in the law of Moses, and in the Prophets, and in the Psalms."
Hebrews 10:7-9
Then I said, 'Lo I come.' In the chiefest of the book it is written of me, that I should do thy will, o God."
Genesis 3:15
Moreover, I will put hatred between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed. And that seed shall tread thee on the head, and thou shalt tread it on the heel."
Luke 24:27
And he began at Moses, and at all the prophets, and interpreted unto them, in all scriptures which were written of him.
John 5:39
Search the scriptures: for in them, ye think ye have eternal life; and they are they which testify of me.
Acts 10:43
To him giveth all the prophets witness, that through his name all that believe in him shall receive remission of sins."
1 Corinthians 15:3-4
For first of all, I delivered unto you that which I received: how that Christ died for our sins, agreeing to the scriptures,
1 Peter 1:10-11
Of which salvation have the prophets enquired, and searched, which prophesied of the grace that should come unto you;
Revelation 19:10
And I fell at his feet, to worship him. And he said unto me, "See thou do it not. For I am thy fellow servant, and one of thy brethren, and of them that have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God. For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."