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Psalms 40
Of David
1 I waited and waited for Yahweh, now at last he has stooped to me and heard my cry for help.
2 He has pulled me out of the horrible pit, out of the slough of the marsh, has settled my feet on a rock and steadied my steps.
3 He has put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; dread will seize many at the sight, and they will put their trust in Yahweh.
4 Happy the man who puts his trust in Yahweh, and does not side with rebels who stray after false gods.
5 How many wonders you have done for us, Yahweh, my God! How many plans you have made for us; you have no equal! I want to proclaim them, again and again, but they are more than I can count.
6 You, who wanted no sacrifice or oblation, opened my ear, you asked no holocaust or sacrifice for sin;
7 then I said, ‘Here I am! I am coming!’ In the scroll of the book am I not commanded
8 to obey your will? My God, I have always loved your Law from the depths of my being.
9 I have always proclaimed the righteousness of Yahweh in the Great Assembly; nor do I mean to stop proclaiming, as you know well.
10 I have never kept your righteousness to myself, but have spoken of your faithfulness and saving help; I have made no secret of your love and faithfulness in the Great Assembly.
11 For your part, Yahweh, do not withhold your kindness from me! May your love and faithfulness constantly preserve me.
12 More misfortunes beset me than I can count, my sins close in on me until I can hardly see, they outnumber the hairs on my head; my courage is running out.
13 Oh come and rescue me, Yahweh, Yahweh come quickly and help me!
14 Shame and dishonour on all who are out to kill, to destroy me! Down with them! Disgrace on those who enjoy my misfortune!
15 May they be aghast with shame, those who say to me, ‘Aha! Aha!’
16 But joy and gladness for all who seek you! To all who love your saving power give constant cause to say, ‘God is great!’
17 To me, poor wretch, come quickly, Lord! My helper, my saviour, my God, come and do not delay!