Psalms 40:6-12

6You do not really want sacrifices and offerings. I understand that! You do not ask for burnt offerings or sin offerings.

7Then I said, ‘Here I am, my God! The message that is written in the book tells me what I must do.

8I want to do what pleases you. Your law is always in my thoughts.’

9In the great meeting of your people, I have told them about your justice. I cannot keep quiet! You know that this is true, Lord.

10I have not hidden the good news about your justice. I have told everyone that they can trust you, and that you have the power to save. I tell the great meeting of your people about your faithful love.

11You, Lord, will continue to be kind to me. Please continue to keep me safe, because of your faithful love.

12There are many dangerous troubles all around me. They are too many to count! My sins are too strong for me. They are more than all the hairs on my head! So I am weak and I cannot see clearly.