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    Psalm 40

    1 I waited expectantly a40:1 Or eagerly for the LORD, and he took notice of me and heard my cry.ISV — Psalm 40:1

    2 He plucked me out of a pit of confusion, b40:2 Or destruction even out of the quicksand; he placed my feet on a rock and established my steps.ISV — Psalm 40:2

    3 He put a new song in my mouth, praise to our God! Many will watch and be in awe, and they will place their trust in the LORD.ISV — Psalm 40:3

    4 How blessed is that strong person who places his trust in the LORD, and who has not acknowledged the proud nor resorted to lies.ISV — Psalm 40:4

    5 LORD, my God, You have done great things: marvelous works and your thoughts toward us. There is no one who compares to you! I will try to recite your actions, c40:5 Lit. recite them even though there are too many to number.ISV — Psalm 40:5

    6 You take no delight in sacrifices and offerings— you have prepared my ears to listen— d40:6 The Heb. lacks to listen you require no burnt offerings or sacrifices for sin.ISV — Psalm 40:6

    7 Then I said, “Here I am! I have come! In the scroll of the book it is written about me.ISV — Psalm 40:7

    8 I delight to do your will, my God. Your Law is part of my inner being.”ISV — Psalm 40:8

    9 In the great congregation I have proclaimed the righteous good news. Behold, I did not seal my lips, LORD, as you know.ISV — Psalm 40:9

    10 I have not ignored e40:10 Lit. not covered over your righteousness in my heart; instead, I have proclaimed your faithfulness and deliverance. I have not concealed your gracious love and truthfulness from the great congregation.ISV — Psalm 40:10

    11 LORD, do not withhold your mercy f40:11 Lit. mercies from me, for your gracious love and truthfulness will keep me safe continuously.ISV — Psalm 40:11

    12 Innumerable evils have surrounded me; my iniquities have overtaken me so that I cannot see. They are more in number than the hair on my head, and my courage g40:12 Lit. heart has forsaken me.ISV — Psalm 40:12

    13 Be pleased, LORD, to deliver me; LORD, hurry up and help me!ISV — Psalm 40:13

    14 May those who seek to destroy my life be ashamed and confounded; let them be driven backwards and humiliated, particularly those who wish me evil.ISV — Psalm 40:14

    15 Let shame be the reward for those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!”ISV — Psalm 40:15

    16 Let all who seek you shout for joy and be glad in you. May those who love your deliverance say, “The LORD be magnified!” continuously.ISV — Psalm 40:16

    17 But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think about me. You are my help and deliverer. My God, do not tarry too long!ISV — Psalm 40:17

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