Psalms 40:1-9 ▼

1 Unto the end, a psalm for David himself. With expectation I have waited for the Lord, and he was attentive to me.

2 And he heard my prayers, and brought me out of the pit of misery and the mire of dregs. And he set my feet upon a rock, and directed my steps.

3 And he put a new canticle into my mouth, a song to our God. Many shall see, and shall fear : and they shall hope in the Lord.

4 Blessed is the man whose trust is in the name of the Lord; and who hath not had regard to vanities, and lying follies.

5 Thou hast multiplied thy wonderful works, O Lord my God : and in thy thoughts there is no one like to thee. I have declared and I have spoken they are multiplied above number.

6 Sacrifice and oblation thou didst not desire; but thou hast pierced ears for me. Burnt offering and sin offering thou didst not require :

7 then said I, Behold I come. In the head of the book it is written of me

8 that I should do thy will : O my God, I have desired it, and thy law in the midst of my heart.

9 I have declared thy justice in a great church, lo, I will not restrain my lips : O Lord, thou knowest it.