Psalms 40:1-9 ▼

1 TO THE OVERSEER. A PSALM OF DAVID. I have diligently expected YHWH, || And He inclines to me, and hears my cry,

2 And He causes me to come up || From a pit of desolation—from mire of mud, || And He raises up my feet on a rock, || He is establishing my steps.

3 And He puts a new song in my mouth, “Praise to our God.” Many see and fear, and trust in YHWH.

4 O the blessedness of the man || Who has made YHWH his trust, || And has not turned to the proud, || And those turning aside to lies.

5 You have done much, my God YHWH; Your wonders and Your thoughts toward us, || There is none to arrange to You, || I declare and speak: They have been more than to be numbered.

6 Sacrifice and present You have not desired, || But a body You have prepared for me, || Burnt and sin-offering You have not asked.

7 Then I said, “Behold, I have come, || In the roll of the scroll it is written of me,

8 I have delighted to do Your pleasure, my God, || And Your law [is] within 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.