Psalm 40 NIV ISV Parallel

◄ Psalm 40 ►

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1For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.

1I waited expectantly for the LORD, and he took notice of me and heard my cry.

2He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.

2He plucked me out of a pit of confusion, even out of the quicksand; he placed my feet on a rock and established my steps.

3He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him.

3He put a new song in my mouth, praise to our God! Many will watch and be in awe, and they will place their trust in the LORD.

4Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.

4How blessed is that strong person who places his trust in the LORD, and who has not acknowledged the proud nor resorted to lies.

5Many, LORD my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.

5LORD, my God, You have done great things: marvelous works and your thoughts toward us. There is no one who compares to you! I will try to recite your actions, even though there are too many to number.

6Sacrifice and offering you did not desire-- but my ears you have opened -- burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require.

6You take no delight in sacrifices and offerings— you have prepared my ears to listen— you require no burnt offerings or sacrifices for sin.

7Then I said, "Here I am, I have come-- it is written about me in the scroll.

7Then I said, "Here I am! I have come! In the scroll of the book it is written about me.

8I desire to do your will, my God; your law is within my heart."

8I delight to do your will, my God. Your Law is part of my inner being."

9I proclaim your saving acts in the great assembly; I do not seal my lips, LORD, as you know.

9In the great congregation I have proclaimed the righteous good news. Behold, I did not seal my lips, LORD, as you know.

10I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and your saving help. I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness from the great assembly.

10I have not ignored your righteousness in my heart; instead, I have proclaimed your faithfulness and deliverance. I have not concealed your gracious love and truthfulness from the great congregation.

11Do not withhold your mercy from me, LORD; may your love and faithfulness always protect me.

11LORD, do not withhold your mercy from me, for your gracious love and truthfulness will keep me safe continuously.

12For troubles without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see. They are more than the hairs of my head, and my heart fails within me.

12Innumerable evils have surrounded me; my iniquities have overtaken me so that I cannot see. They are more in number than the hair on my head, and my courage has forsaken me.

13Be pleased to save me, LORD; come quickly, LORD, to help me.

13Be pleased, LORD, to deliver me; LORD, hurry up and help me!

14May all who want to take my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.

14May those who seek to destroy my life be ashamed and confounded; let them be driven backwards and humiliated, particularly those who wish me evil.

15May those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!" be appalled at their own shame.

15Let shame be the reward for those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!"

16But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who long for your saving help always say, "The LORD is great!"

16Let all who seek you shout for joy and be glad in you. May those who love your deliverance say, "The LORD be magnified!" continuously.

17But as for me, I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my help and my deliverer; you are my God, do not delay.

17But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think about me. You are my help and deliverer. My God, do not tarry too long!

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