Psalm 40:1-10

 

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Psalm 40[a]

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

1

I waited patiently for the Lord;

he turned to me and heard my cry.

2

He lifted me out of the slimy pit,

out of the mud and mire;

he set my feet on a rock

and gave me a firm place to stand.

3

He put a new song in my mouth,

a hymn of praise to our God.

Many will see and fear the Lord

and put their trust in him.

4

Blessed is the one

who trusts in the Lord,

who does not look to the proud,

to those who turn aside to false gods.[b]

5

Many, Lord my God,

are the wonders you have done,

the things you planned for us.

None can compare with you;

were I to speak and tell of your deeds,

they would be too many to declare.

6

Sacrifice and offering you did not desire—

but my ears you have opened[c]—

burnt offerings and sin offerings[d] you did not require.

7

Then I said, “Here I am, I have come—

it is written about me in the scroll.[e]

8

I desire to do your will, my God;

your law is within my heart.”

9

I proclaim your saving acts in the great assembly;

I do not seal my lips, Lord,

as you know.

10

I do not hide your righteousness in my heart;

I speak of your faithfulness and your saving help.

I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness

from the great assembly.