Psalms 40:7-17

7Then I said, “Behold, I come [to the throne]; In the scroll of the book it is written of me.

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

9I have proclaimed good news of righteousness [and the joy that comes from obedience to You] in the great assembly; Behold, I will not restrain my lips [from proclaiming Your righteousness], As You know, O Lord.

10I have not concealed Your righteousness within my heart; I have proclaimed Your faithfulness and Your salvation. I have not concealed Your lovingkindness and Your truth from the great assembly.

11Do not withhold Your compassion and tender mercy from me, O Lord; Your lovingkindness and Your truth will continually preserve me.

12For innumerable evils have encompassed me; My sins have overtaken me, so that I am not able to see. They are more numerous than the hairs of my head, And my heart has failed me.

13Be pleased, O Lord, to save me; O Lord, make haste to help me.

14Let those be ashamed and humiliated together Who seek my life to destroy it; Let those be turned back [in defeat] and dishonored Who delight in my hurt.

15Let those be appalled and desolate because of their shame Who say to me, “Aha, aha [rejoicing in my misfortune]!”

16Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; Let those who love Your salvation say continually, “The Lord be magnified!”

17Even though I am afflicted and needy, Still the Lord takes thought and is mindful of me. You are my help and my rescuer. O my God, do not delay.