Psalms 40:1-9 ▼

1 For the one directing. A Psalm of David. I have waited patiently for, YHWH! And He inclined to me and heard my cry.

2 And He brought me up from the pit of desolation, from the mud of the mire; and He raised up my feet upon a rock, and has made firm my steps.

3 And He put in my mouth a new song—praise to our God. Many will see it and will fear, and they will trust in YHWH.

4 Blessed is the man who makes YHWH his refuge, and does not turn toward the proud, and those turning aside to falsehood!

5 Much You have done, O YHWH my God, and wonderful are your thoughts toward us—none can compare to You! Were I to declare and speak, they are vast beyond numbering.

6 In sacrifice and offering You did not take delight, You have opened the ears for me; burnt offering and sin offering You did not require.

7 Then I said, “Behold, I have come—in the roll of the book it is written of me.

8 I have delighted to do Your will, O my God, and Your law is in the midst of my heart.”

9 I have proclaimed tidings of righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not restrain my lips, O YHWH, You have known.