Psalms 40:1-9 ▼

1 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David (beloved). 1 I waited patiently for the LORD {YHWH}; He inclined to me and heard my cry.

2 He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm.

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

4 Blessed is the man who has made the LORD {YHWH} his trust, who has not turned to the proud, nor to those who lapse into falsehood (who turn aside to false gods).

5 Many, O LORD my God {YHWH Elohay}, are the wonders You have done, and the plans You have for us—none can compare to You—if I proclaim and declare them, they are more than I can count.

6 Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, but my ears You have opened [but a body You prepared for me]. Burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not require.

7 Then I said, “Here I am, I have come—it is written about me in the scroll:

8 I delight to do Your will, O my God ; Your law is within my heart.”

9 I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD {YHWH}, do know.