2.3 KiB
Psalm 40
- I waited patiently for the LORD to help me,
and he turned to me and heard my cry.
- He lifted me out of the pit of despair,
out of the mud and the mire.
He set my feet on solid ground
and steadied me as I walked along.
- He has given me a new song to sing,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust in the LORD.
- Oh, the joys of those who trust the LORD,
who have no confidence in the proud
or in those who worship idols.
- O LORD my God, you have performed many wonders for us.
Your plans for us are too numerous to list.
You have no equal.
If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds,
I would never come to the end of them.
- You take no delight in sacrifices or offerings. Now that you have made me listen, I finally understand--
you don't require burnt offerings or sin offerings.
- Then I said, "Look, I have come.
As is written about me in the Scriptures:
- I take joy in doing your will, my God,
for your instructions are written on my heart."
- I have told all your people about your justice.
I have not been afraid to speak out, as you, O LORD, well know.
- I have not kept the good news of your justice hidden in my heart;
I have talked about your faithfulness and saving power.
I have told everyone in the great assembly
of your unfailing love and faithfulness.
- LORD, don't hold back your tender mercies from me.
Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me.
- For troubles surround me--
too many to count! My sins pile up so high
I can't see my way out.
They outnumber the hairs on my head.
I have lost all courage.
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Please, LORD, rescue me! Come quickly, LORD, and help me.
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May those who try to destroy me
be humiliated and put to shame.
May those who take delight in my trouble
be turned back in disgrace.
- Let them be horrified by their shame,
for they said, "Aha! We've got him now!"
- But may all who search for you
be filled with joy and gladness in you.
May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, "The LORD is great!"
- As for me, since I am poor and needy,
let the Lord keep me in his thoughts.
You are my helper and my savior.
O my God, do not delay.