Psalm 40:1–11

¹I waited patiently for the Lord. 

He turned to me and heard my cry for help. 

²He pulled me out of a horrible pit, 

out of the mud and clay. 

He set my feet on a rock 

and made my steps secure. 

³He placed a new song in my mouth, 

a song of praise to our God. 

Many will see this and worship. 

They will trust the Lord. 

⁴Blessed is the person 

who places his confidence in the Lord 

and does not rely on arrogant people 

or those who follow lies. 

⁵You have done many miraculous things, O Lord my God. 

You have made many wonderful plans for us. 

No one compares to you! 

I will tell others about your miracles, 

which are more than I can count. 

⁶You were not pleased with sacrifices and offerings. 

You have dug out two ears for me. 

You did not ask for burnt offerings or sacrifices for sin. 

⁷Then I said, “I have come! 

(It is written about me in the scroll of the book.) 

⁸I am happy to do your will, O my God.” 

Your teachings are deep within me. 

⁹I will announce the good news of righteousness 

among those assembled for worship. 

I will not close my lips. 

You know that, O Lord. 

¹⁰I have not buried your righteousness deep in my heart. 

I have been outspoken about your faithfulness and your salvation. 

I have not hidden your mercy and your truth 

from those assembled for worship. 

¹¹Do not withhold your compassion from me, O Lord. 

May your mercy and your truth always protect me.