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Psalm 40Thanksgiving and a Cry for
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Help
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1. I waited patiently for the Lord,
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and he turned to me and heard my cry for help.
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2. He brought me up from a desolate pit,
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out of the muddy clay,
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and set my feet on a rock,
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making my steps secure.
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3. He put a new song in my mouth,
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a hymn of praise to our God.
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Many will see and fear,
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and they will trust in the Lord.
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4. How happy is anyone
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who has put his trust in the Lord
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and has not turned to the proud
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or to those who run after lies!
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5. Lord my God, you have done many things--
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your wondrous works and your plans for us;
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none can compare with you.
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If I were to report and speak of them,
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they are more than can be told.
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6. You do not delight in sacrifice and offering;
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you open my ears to listen.
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You do not ask for a whole burnt offering or a sin offering.
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7. Then I said, "See, I have come;
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in the scroll it is written about me.
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8. I delight to do your will, my God,
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and your instruction is deep within me."
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9. I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly;
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see, I do not keep my mouth closed--
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as you know, Lord.
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10. I did not hide your righteousness in my heart;
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I spoke about your faithfulness and salvation;
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I did not conceal your constant love and truth
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from the great assembly.
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11. Lord, you do not withhold your compassion from me.
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Your constant love and truth will always guard me.
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12. For troubles without number have surrounded me;
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my iniquities have overtaken me; I am unable to see.
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They are more than the hairs of my head,
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and my courage leaves me.
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13. Lord, be pleased to rescue me;
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hurry to help me, Lord.
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14. Let those who intend to take my life
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be disgraced and confounded.
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Let those who wish me harm
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be turned back and humiliated.
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15. Let those who say to me, "Aha, aha!"
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be appalled because of their shame.
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16. Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you;
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let those who love your salvation continually say,
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"The Lord is great!"
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17. I am oppressed and needy;
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may the Lord think of me.
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You are my helper and my deliverer;
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my God, do not delay.
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