Psalms
“Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me.”
Psalms 40:11
Psalms 40:11 (KJV) speaks to God's mercy, God's protection, and prayer — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.”
Psalms 103:11“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
Psalms 103:8“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.”
Luke 15:20“And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,”
Exodus 34:6“It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.”
Lamentations 3:22“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”
Luke 12:32
Common questions
What does Psalms 40:11 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 40:11 reads: "Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me." The verse speaks to God's mercy, God's protection, and prayer. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 40 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 40:11 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness and thy truth continually preserve me." is Psalms 40:11 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 40.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 40:11?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 40:11 include Psalms 103:11, Psalms 103:8, and Luke 15:20. Reading them alongside Psalms 40:11 deepens the theme of God's mercy.
How can I pray with Psalms 40:11?
Read Psalms 40:11 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.