Psalms 40:1-10

1I waited patiently for the Lord, and he turned to me and heard my cry for help.

2He brought me up from a desolate pit, out of the muddy clay, and set my feet on a rock, making my steps secure.

3He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and they will trust in the Lord.

4How happy is anyone who has put his trust in the Lord and has not turned to the proud or to those who run after lies!

5Lord my God, you have done many things — your wondrous works and your plans for us; none can compare with you. If I were to report and speak of them, they are more than can be told.

6You do not delight in sacrifice and offering; you open my ears to listen. You do not ask for a whole burnt offering or a sin offering.

7Then I said, “See, I have come; in the scroll it is written about me.

8I delight to do your will, my God, and your instruction is deep within me.”

9I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; see, I do not keep my mouth closed  — as you know, Lord.

10I did not hide your righteousness in my heart; I spoke about your faithfulness and salvation; I did not conceal your constant love and truth from the great assembly.