Psalm 40

C.M.

C.M. D

1I waited for the Lord my God, I waited patiently;
And He in mercy heard my cry; inclined His ear to me.
2He brought me up out of the pit, out from the miry clay;
He set my feet upon a rock, there firm to stand and stay.

3He put a new song in my mouth, God’s praise for all to hear;
And many then will trust the Lord who see and learn to fear.
4How bless’d the one who trusts the Lord, who looks not to the proud;
Nor to the ones who turn aside to false gods all around.

5For many are Your wonders, Lord, things planned beyond compare;
They are far more than I can count, more than I could declare.
6An off’ring You have not required, but rather pierced my ears;
Burnt off’ring You have not desired, but rather, one who hears.

7And so I said, “Behold, I come; it is prescribed for me
8within Your scroll to do Your will; Your law is deep in me.”
9I have proclaimed deliverance, glad news for all to hear;
You know I’ve not restrained my lips from speaking far and near.

10I did not hide Your righteousness alone within my heart;
But I spoke of Your faithfulness; Your truth I did impart.
I’ve not concealed Your steadfast love, Your faithfulness of old;
To the assembly gathered round, I’ve Your salvation told.

11You’ll not withhold Your mercy, Lord, or keep it far from me;
Your steadfast love and faithfulness keep me continually.
12For troubles have surrounded me; iniquities flood me
more than the hairs upon my head; my heart fails within me.

13Be pleased, O Lord, to save me and come quickly to my aid;
14For many seek to take my life—let them now be dismayed.
Let those be turned back, put to shame, who in my harm delight;
Leave them appalled and desolate who would destroy my life.

15Let those who say to me, “Aha!” be shocked at their own shame.
16But may those seeking You rejoice, and be glad in Your name.
May those who love salvation say, “Exalt the Lord always”!
17Yet I am needy, think of me! My God, do not delay!