Psalm 40^[a](A)

For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.

³ Not only so, but we^[a] also glory in our sufferings,^(A) because we know that suffering produces perseverance;^(B)

³ because you know that the testing of your faith^(A) produces perseverance.^(B)

²⁰ But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.^(A)