Psalms 40

2and brought me up from a horrible pit and from miry clay; and set my feet on a rock and directed my steps,

3and put in my mouth a new song—a hymn to our God. Many will see and be struck with awe, and trust in the Lord.

4Happy the man, whose hope is the name of the Lord, and who hath not looked to vanities and lying fooleries.

5Many are Thy wonders which thou, O Lord my God, hast wrought; and for Thy thoughts there is none to be compared to Thee. I have declared and spoken. They are multiplied beyond computation.

6Sacrifice and offerings Thou didst not desire, but preparedst for me a body; whole burnt offerings and offerings for sin Thou didst not require.

8to perform, O my God, Thy will, I was determined, even that law of Thine, within my heart.

9I have published the good news of Thy righteousness, in a great congregation. Behold I will not refrain my lips; Thou, O Lord, knowest my righteousness.

10I have not hid Thy truth in my heart, but have mentioned Thy salvation—I have not concealed Thy mercy and Thy truth from a great congregation.

11Withhold not Thou then, O Lord, Thy tender mercies from me. Thy mercy and Thy truth have continually upheld me.

12Because evils without number encompassed me—mine iniquities had overtaken me, therefore I was notable to look up; they were multiplied above the hairs of my head, therefore my heart failed me.

14Let them who seek my life to destroy it, be shamed and confounded together. Let them be turned back and shamed who wish me evil;

15let those quickly bear their shame who say to me, Ha! ha!

16Let all who seek Thee, O Lord, rejoice and be glad for Thee; let them who love Thy salvation say continually, The Lord be magnified!

17As for me, I am distressed and needy, the Lord will care for me. Thou art my helper and my protector, O my God, make no delay.