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40:1  For the choir director; a psalm by David. I waited patiently for Yahweh. He turned to me and heard my cry for help.
40:2  He pulled me out of a horrible pit, out of the mud and clay. He set my feet on a rock and made my steps secure.
40:3  He placed a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our Elohim. Many will see this and worship. They will trust Yahweh.
40:4  Blessed is the person who places his confidence in Yahweh and does not rely on arrogant people or those who follow lies.
40:5  You have done many miraculous things, O Yahweh my Elohim. You have made many wonderful plans for us. No one compares to you! I will tell others about your miracles, which are more than I can count.
40:6  You were not pleased with sacrifices and offerings. You have dug out two ears for me. You did not ask for burnt offerings or sacrifices for sin.
40:7  Then I said, “I have come! (It is written about me in the scroll of the book.)
40:8  I am happy to do your will, O my Elohim.” Your teachings are deep within me.
40:9  I will announce the good news of righteousness among those assembled for worship. I will not close my lips. You know that, O Yahweh.
40:10  I have not buried your righteousness deep in my heart. I have been outspoken about your faithfulness and your salvation. I have not hidden your mercy and your truth from those assembled for worship.
40:11  Do not withhold your compassion from me, O Yahweh. May your mercy and your truth always protect me.
40:12  Countless evils have surrounded me. My sins have caught up with me so that I can no longer see. They outnumber the hairs on my head. I have lost heart.
40:13  O Yahweh, please rescue me! Come quickly to help me, O Yahweh!
40:14  Let all those who seek to end my life be confused and put to shame. Let those who want my downfall be turned back and disgraced.
40:15  Let those who say to me, “Aha! Aha!” be stunned by their own shame.
40:16  Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad because of you. Let those who love your salvation continually say, “Yahweh is great!”
40:17  But I am oppressed and needy. May Adonay think of me. You are my help and my savior. O my Elohim, do not delay!