Daily Wisdom: Psalm 40:4

Saturday, November 1, 1947

Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.
— Psalm 40:4

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Illustration of Psalm 40:4 — Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.

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Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.