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40:1  (A psalm by David for the music leader.) I patiently waited, Lord, for you to hear my prayer. You listened
40:2  and pulled me from a lonely pit full of mud and mire. You let me stand on a rock with my feet firm,
40:3  and you gave me a new song, a song of praise to you. Many will see this, and they will honor and trust you, the Lord God.
40:4  You bless all of those who trust you, Lord, and refuse to worship idols or follow false gods.
40:5  You, Lord God, have done many wonderful things, and you have planned marvelous things for us. No one is like you! I would never be able to tell all you have done.
40:6  Sacrifices and offerings are not what please you; gifts and payment for sin are not what you demand. But you made me willing to listen and obey.
40:7  And so, I said, “I am here to do what is written about me in the book, where it says,
40:8  ‘I enjoy pleasing you. Your Law is in my heart.’ ”
40:9  When your people worshiped, you know I told them, “Our Lord always helps!”
40:10  When all your people met, I did not keep silent. I said, “Our Lord is kind. He is faithful and caring, and he saves us.”
40:11  You, Lord, never fail to have pity on me; your love and faithfulness always keep me secure.
40:12  I have more troubles than I can count. My sins are all around me, and I can't find my way. My sins outnumber the hairs on my head, and I feel weak.
40:13  Please show that you care and come to my rescue. Hurry and help me!
40:14  Disgrace and confuse all who want me dead; turn away and disgrace all who want to hurt me.
40:15  Embarrass and shame everyone who says, “Just look at you now!”
40:16  Our Lord, let your worshipers rejoice and be glad. They love you for saving them, so let them always say, “The Lord is wonderful!”
40:17  I am poor and needy, but, Lord God, you care about me, and you come to my rescue. Please hurry and help.