Psalm 40

New Coverdale Version

I waited patiently for the Lord, * and he inclined to me, and heard my call.

He brought me out of the horrible pit, out of the mire and clay; * he set my feet upon the rock, and secured my footing.

He has put a new song in my mouth, * a song of thanksgiving unto our God.

Many shall see and fear, * and shall put their trust in the Lord.

Blessed is the man who has set his hope in the Lord, * and has not turned to the proud, or to those who go about lying.

O Lord my God, great are the wondrous works which you have done, and also your thoughts toward us; * there is none who can be compared with you.

If I should declare them and speak of them, * they would be more than I am able to express.

Sacrifice and offering you do not desire, * but my ears you have opened.

Burnt offerings and sin offerings you have not required, * and so I said, “Behold, I come;

In the volume of the book it is written of me, that I delight to do your will, O my God; * indeed, your law is within my heart.”

I have declared your righteousness in the great congregation; * behold, I will not restrain my lips, O Lord, and that you know.

I have not hidden your righteousness within my heart; * my talk has been of your truth and of your salvation.

I have not concealed your loving mercy and truth * from the great congregation.

Withdraw not your mercy from me, O Lord; * let your loving-kindness and your truth always preserve me.

For innumerable troubles have encompassed me; my sins have taken such hold of me that I am not able to look up; * indeed, they are more in number than the hairs of my head, and my heart has utterly failed me.

O Lord, let it be your pleasure to deliver me; * make haste, O Lord, to help me.

Let them be ashamed and confounded who seek after my soul to destroy it; * let them be driven backward and rebuked who wish me evil.

Let them be desolate and rewarded with shame * who say to me, “Aha, Aha.”

Let all those who seek you be joyful and glad in you; * and let those who love your salvation say always, “The Lord be praised.”

As for me, I am poor and needy, * but the Lord cares for me.

You are my helper and deliverer; * do not tarry, O my God.